Raspberry financiers are small, moist almond cakes made with brown butter and almond flour. Fresh raspberries on top bring tartness and sweetness at the same time.
Raspberry financiers (financiers aux framboises) are one of those delicious French almond cakes made in 40 minutes from start to finish.
The financier cakes were ironically named "delicacy" thanks to wealthy financiers who could afford to purchase them. And they came in a unique rectangular shape, the shape of gold bars.
The original version had just almonds, powdered sugar, flour, and egg whites whipped together.
Nowadays, different versions of financiers, such as pistachio financiers and chocolate financiers, delight us with their tastes and flavors.
Raspberry financier recipe
- It is easy and quick to make.
- It uses leftover egg whites.
- Financier cakes are a perfect accompaniment for your morning cup of tea or coffee and a snack throughout the day.
Ingredients
For ingredients and detailed instructions, refer to the recipe card below.
- Almond flour: Use almond flour, coarse almond meal, or ground almonds interchangeably. Grind whole almonds (with skin on or blanched almonds) in a food processor, but don't overbeat; otherwise, it will turn into almond butter.
- Icing sugar: Make it with a coffee grinder or use store-bought powdered sugar.
- Flour: Use all-purpose flour, the same as plain flour.
- Butter: The recipe calls for unsalted butter.
- Egg whites: Use large egg whites at room temperature. With an egg separator, separate egg whites from the yolks while the eggs are chilled.
- Raspberries are the stars of raspberry financiers. Use fresh or frozen raspberries interchangeably: no need to thaw frozen berries. Feel free to replace raspberries with halved blackberries, halved cherries, or blueberries.
How to make raspberry financiers
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 395°F (200°C). Butter and flour cavities of a nonstick mini muffin pan.
Step 2. To make the brown butter, melt and cook the butter in a small saucepan over low heat for 7 to 10 minutes.
It will start to foam, then turn golden brown, making brown milk solids. Let it cool to room temperature.
Pro tip: Consult the beurre noisette recipe for step-by-step photographed explanations, helpful tips, and tricks.
Step 3. To make the financier batter, mix almond flour, icing sugar, and all-purpose flour in a large bowl with a hand whisk.
Step 4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites with a hand mixer for 15-20 seconds until foamy.
Step 5. Add beaten egg whites to the flour mixture and mix with a hand whisk (photo 1).
Step 6. Pour the browned butter and mix with a rubber spatula or a whisk (photo 2).
Step 7. Pour batter into muffin cups almost to the top. Place a raspberry on top of each financier (photo 3).
Step 8. Bake for 20 minutes until golden edges and cakes are slightly puffed (photo 4).
Step 9. Let the financiers rest in the pan for 3-5 minutes. Remove them from the mini muffin tin and let them cool on a cooling rack.
To serve, sprinkle cakes with confectioners' sugar.
Expert Tips
- Avoid over-whisking egg whites.
- Don't filter the brown butter: brown milk solids bring an additional flavor.
- If using silicone mini molds or a silicone financier mold, read on how to bake with silicone molds.
Storing and freezing
Raspberry financiers are best eaten when made, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days.
Can you freeze raspberry financiers? You can freeze them for up to 2 months.
Recipe FAQ
You can replace brown butter with melted butter. But keep in mind that brown butter loses moisture and is about 75-80% of the weight of butter in solid form.
It's all about the size. Almond flour is finely ground from blanched almonds, while almond meal is coarse and made from raw almonds with skins on. Use almond flour for moist cakes and bread that rise; in other recipes, opt for the meal.
You can make the batter one day in advance. Cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it overnight. Bake small cakes the next day.
Love raspberry desserts? Try these next!
- Raspberry madeleines
- Raspberry Oreo cheesecake
- Raspberry loaf cake
- Raspberry friands
- Chocolate raspberry Yule log
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Raspberry Financiers
Raspberry financiers are small, moist almond cakes made with brown butter and almond flour. Fresh raspberries on top bring tartness and sweetness at the same time.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups (130 g) almond flour
- 1 ⅔ cups + 1 ½ tablespoons (220 g) icing (powdered) sugar
- ½ cup + 6 ½ teaspoons (80 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup + 2 ½ tablespoons (200 g) egg whites, room temperature (note #1)
- 7 oz. (200 g) unsalted butter
- 24 fresh raspberries
* If needed, please refer to Baking Conversion Charts.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 395°F (200°C). Butter and flour cavities of a nonstick mini muffin pan.
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To make the brown butter, melt and cook the butter in a small saucepan over low heat for 7 to 10 minutes. It will start to foam, then turn golden brown, making brown milk solids. Let it cool to room temperature.
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To make the financier batter, mix almond flour, icing sugar, and all-purpose flour in a large bowl with a hand whisk.
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In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites with a hand mixer for 15-20 seconds until foamy.
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Add beaten egg whites to the flour mixture and mix with a hand whisk.
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Pour the browned butter and mix with a rubber spatula or a whisk.
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Pour batter into muffin cups almost to the top. Place a raspberry on top of each financier.
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Bake for 20 minutes until golden edges and cakes are slightly puffed.
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Let the financiers rest in the pan for 3-5 minutes. Remove them from the mini muffin tin and let them cool on a cooling rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Notes
- 200 g egg whites, approximately equal to 6 raw fresh egg whites from large-sized chicken eggs.
- Consult the beurre noisette recipe for step-by-step photographed explanations, helpful tips, and tricks.
- Avoid over-whisking egg whites.
- Don't filter the brown butter: brown milk solids bring an additional flavor.
- If using silicone mini molds or a silicone financier mold, read on how to bake with silicone molds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 financier
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 10.7 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 9.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.7 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
The nutritional information has been calculated using an online recipe nutrition calculator such as Verywellfit.com and is intended for informational purposes only. These figures should be used as a general guideline and not be construed as a guarantee.
The recipe was originally published on June 29, 2021. It has been revised to include improved content and photos.
Katia says
These raspberry financiers were phenomena. We loved these so much we even made a second batch because they were done in only a day. Word of warning, they are completely addictive!
Irina says
Thank you very much for making the recipe, Katia! And I am so happy to hear that you loved the recipe. 🙂
AISilva says
These raspberry financiers were the perfect snack: so soft and delicious! My whole family loved them, thank you!
Irina says
You are very welcome!!! 🙂
Sara Welch says
I enjoyed these for my breakfast, and they did not disappoint! Exactly what I needed to sweeten up my morning; delicious!
Irina says
Perfect, Sara! Please, stay tuned for more dessert recipes!
Anaiah says
It was my first time trying raspberry financiers, and I loved them! I love the simplicity of this recipe and the delicious tart raspberries in the center. It was a great combination of flavors!
Irina says
It sounds great, Anaiah! Thanks for letting me know!
Gavin Sutherland says
AMAZING!! I'm already planning when to whip up the next batch 😉
Irina says
Perfect, Gavin! Please, enjoy these little cuties!