7+ Easy Financier Recipes You’ll Love (From Classic to Creative)
From classic almond through zesty lemon to rich chocolate — find your new favorite mini cake.
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Financiers might look fancy, but they’re some of the easiest French pastries you can bake at home. These small almond cakes are buttery, moist, and endlessly adaptable, perfect for pairing with coffee, gifting to friends, or just enjoying as a snack.
Below, you’ll find 7+ financier recipes, starting with the simple, classic version and moving through fresh, fruity, chocolatey, and even pumpkin-spiced twists. Whether you’re a first-time baker or a seasoned pro, there’s something here you’ll want to try next.
Basic Financiers
Financiers are our starter recipe for all other financier flavors. All you need is 15–20 minutes, a handful of ingredients (most of them pantry staples), and a muffin tin to bake these French mini cakes. If you’ve never made financiers before, this is the perfect place to start.
Lemon Financiers
Making these lemon financiers is just as easy as the basic ones. Simply add a bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice and some lemon zest, and you’ll get bright, zesty mini cakes. Top them with a simple powdered sugar glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.
Chocolate Financiers
These chocolate financiers come together by slightly adjusting the base recipe and stirring cocoa powder into the batter. In less than an hour (including baking time), you’ll have rich, chocolatey treats that are as simple as they are indulgent.
Matcha Financiers
If you’re a matcha fan, these matcha financiers are for you. They combine matcha with shredded coconut, creating a flavor that’s delicious even if matcha isn’t usually your thing (it’s not mine!). They’re also a great way to finally use up that matcha powder that’s been sitting in your cupboard. Speaking from experience here.
Raspberry Coconut Financiers
Fresh raspberries and shredded coconut make these raspberry coconut financiers special. The combo is a winner, and the method couldn’t be easier: mix the coconut into the batter, then top each cake with a fresh raspberry before baking.
Financiers with Brown Butter Glaze
Brown butter glaze financiers are a simple yet luxurious twist on the base recipe. We double down on the nutty flavor by finishing the mini cakes with a quick brown butter glaze.
Pistachio Financiers
Have pistachio paste or raw pistachios waiting in the cupboard? This pistachio financiers recipe is just an hour away. I topped mine with pistachio whipped ganache for a super-indulgent finish, but that step is totally optional.
Pumpkin Financiers
It’s fall, and you’re looking for another way to use pumpkin puree? Try these pumpkin financiers. Beyond the usual financier ingredients, you’ll just need pumpkin puree and your favorite pumpkin spice. Got those? You’re ready to bake.