Financier aux Amandes
12+ monthsBaked
10 minPrep
12 minCook
6Servings
MediumDifficulty
A classic French almond tea cake made with brown butter and egg white. Light, nutty, and melt-in-the-mouth.
Allergens
Choking Hazard: Hard Foods
Raw carrots, raw apple chunks, whole nuts, and other hard foods must be cooked until soft or finely ground for infants and toddlers.
Source: CDC Choking Prevention Guidelines
Cook Eggs Thoroughly
Eggs must be fully cooked (no runny yolks or whites) when served to infants and young children to prevent Salmonella infection.
Source: FDA Food Safety
Eczema or Food Allergy? Ask Your Doctor First
If your baby has eczema or a known food allergy, check with your doctor before introducing this food.
Source: NIAID Addendum Guidelines 2017 / AAP 2019 / ASCIA
Ingredients
Almond2 tbsp ground
Egg1 white
Butter1 tbsp
Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease mini financier or muffin molds.
- 2Cook 1 tbsp butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown (beurre noisette).
- 3Whisk 1 egg white until frothy, then fold in 2 tbsp ground almond and 1 tbsp flour.
- 4Stir in the brown butter and spoon into molds.
- 5Bake 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
