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Coconut loaded matcha financiers

Matcha financiers

This matcha financier recipe is a fantastic way to dive into the world of matcha-infused desserts. Simple, quick, and utterly delicious—these mini cakes are perfect for any occasion.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Almond Cakes, Financiers, Matcha, Mini Almond Cakes
Servings: 9 matcha financiers

Ingredients

  • 5 oz egg whites 141 g, about 5 egg whites
  • 4 oz butter 113 g, plus a bit more for greasing the pan
  • 2.5 oz sugar 70 g
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 oz honey 28g or about 1 1/3 tbsp
  • 2 oz almond flour 56g
  • 1.5 oz cake flour 42g
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder culinary grade
  • 1.5 oz shredded coconut 42g
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder optional

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 390°F (200°C).
  • Brown Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5-10 minutes. Cool it by placing in a bowl of cold water.
    4 oz butter
  • Mix Egg Whites and Sugar: Whisk egg whites and sugar just until a bit of foam forms.
    5 oz egg whites, 2.5 oz sugar
  • Add Honey and Vanilla: Stir in honey and vanilla.
    1 oz honey, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift almond flour, cake flour, matcha, and baking powder together and mix into the wet ingredients.
    2 oz almond flour, 1.5 oz cake flour, 1 tbsp matcha powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Mix in the shredded coconut.
    1.5 oz shredded coconut
  • Combine Butter: Add cooled brown butter, including the burned bits, ensuring it's not too hot.
  • Prepare Pan: Grease the mold with butter, ensuring all surfaces are covered. Optionally, dust with flour or sugar if not using a non-stick pan.
  • Fill Molds: Fill each mold about three-quarters full with batter.
  • Bake: Place in the oven, immediately reduce heat to 360°F (180°C), and bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges brown and the center sets.
  • Cool: Let financiers cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then remove.
  • Serve: Enjoy your financiers once cooled.
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