Rich almond cake studded with plump, juicy blackberries, these Almond Blackberry Financiers are super simple to make and a dessert for someone special!
Let’s face it motherhood is not for sissies. While doing my usual pinning on Pinterest the other night I came across the PERFECT definition of “mother”.
Mother (noun) 1. One person who does the work of twenty. For free. (See also: ‘masochist’, ‘looney’, ‘saint’)
I am thinking that if you happen to be a mother you are agreeing with that definition 100%! It’s spot on, am I right?? I love my boys to pieces, but I think any gray hairs that I may have on my head may be somewhat linked to being their mother. Sorry boys, but I really don’t think this statement shocks you or that we could even debate in the least over whether it’s true or not. I don’t even think my son, Casey, who let me tell you can argue the pants off anyone could convince himself any different.
I think if a had a nickel for every toilet paper roll I have replaced, piece of clothing I have picked up off the floor and placed in the hamper, item I found that was lost, and time I’ve heard “don’t tell Dad” I would be a millionaire!! I also know that for every time I got a hug, a kiss, a “thanks Mom you’re the best”, a can of Coke (my favorite) brought home from the school vending machine as a special treat for me or left in the refrigerator with a special note saying “I love you Mom, have a great day” I consider myself richer by far! It’s the hardest job ever, but the BEST job ever!
Obviously, the point to this conversation is that Mother’s Day is just around the corner. I have been trying to think of the perfect dessert to honor all those hard-working moms out there. It was not difficult to decide on these Almond Blackberry Financiers.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and only 17 to bake.
The cake is fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside and the rich, nutty taste of the browned butter adds to the flavor of these little beauties and makes them irresistible.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- unsalted butter
- almond flour
- confectioners’ sugar
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- eggs
- vanilla
- blackberries
- sliced almonds
Step-By-Step Instructions
First off will be to brown your butter over medium heat until you smell that delicious nutty flavor. You’ll want to carefully watch your saucepan because it can go from brown to burnt rather quickly.
Next you’ll whisk together your almond meal, confectioners’ sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
In a medium bowl, you’ll whisk your egg whites. Then you’ll make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and add the egg whites and vanilla extract and whisk until fully combined.
Slowly stir in your brown butter and whisk until incorporated.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan about 2/3 full and bake for 7 minutes, then open the oven and top each with three blackberries and a few sliced almonds. Continut to bake until the edges are lightly browned and spring back in the middle.
This little French cake is a rich almond cake, similar to sponge cake. It’s light and moist with a nice crisp exterior. It is traditionally baked in the shape of a gold bar, but you can make it in any small cake mold and its distinct feature is browned butter. Deliciously yummy, nutty browned butter!
I hope you enjoy the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday and I hope this little French cake will make the menu as your special Mother’s Day dessert!
Please let me know if you give the recipe a try. And if you have any questions about the recipe, just drop a comment below. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Almond Blackberry Financiers
Make sure to watch your butter carefully while it is browning as I mentioned above. It can go from brown to burnt really quickly.
If you’re not a fan of blackberries you can substitute raspberries if you prefer.
More Delicious Desserts to Enjoy for Mother’s Day
Almond Blackberry Financiers
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup almond meal/flour, I used Bob's Red Mill
- 1 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus a little extra for sprinkling
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 21 blackberries 3 for each financier and some extra for serving on the side if desired
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the inside of the tartlet molds with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. My tartlet pan is made by Chicago Metallic and has four individual molds with removable bottoms in one pan. (see photo)
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the butter begins to give off a nutty aroma remove from the heat. It took mine about 3 minutes and you will see specs of brown bits at this stage called beurre noisette.(hazelnut butter in French). Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together almond meal, confectioners' sugar, flour and salt. Set aside.
- Lightly beat egg whites. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the egg whites and the vanilla and whisk until fully combined. Slowly stir in the browned butter and whisk slowly to incorporate.
- Pour the batter into each tartlet mold about 2/3 full. Bake for 7 minutes then open oven door and add 3 blackberries per cake and a little sprinkle of sliced almonds, close oven door and continue to bake for an additional 7-10 minutes or until the financiers are lightly browned at the edges and spring back in the middle. Let cool in the tartlet pan for 5 minutes before removing and placing on wire rack to fully cool. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving and serve with additional berries if desired.
Notes
Slightly adapted from Butter and Brioche – Blackberry and Lime Financiers
Laughing at the definition of mother:) xo
Laughing and crying a little maybe?! Lol! XO ;)
Seriously being a mother is the hardest thing in the world to do period. I applaud all moms and I applaud you for these amazing financiers! Seriously so gorgeous!
Thanks so much Jocelyn! I am thinking your Chipotle Shrimp Tacos for dinner and these for dessert! Both easy recipes that even my husband can pull off! ;)
Your boys sound so sweet. It must make you beam with pride when they go out of their way to bring little treats home to you. And your financiers look like the perfect way to honor these moments. They are so lovely.
Thanks Lynn! My boys are the best!
Your boys are so sweet bringing home treats. I would love to have one of those delicious looking financiers right now.
My boys are the sweetest! These financiers are so easy to make! Thalia from Butter and Brioche also has a delicious one on her blog with lime! So yummy!
Does mothering a boyfriend count? Haha. I feel like I’m constantly picking up and cleaning up after him… and he’s only one boy! I can only imagine what kind of damage multiple boys can do! Haha. But this dessert looks so elegant, but yet the ingredients seem so simple – perfect to whip up for mom on her special day! Great recipe!
Thanks so much Heather! And yes, I am going to say boyfriends count too! I should have said I have 3 boys!! My husband included!
These look incredibly addicting, Mary Ann. Beautiful pictures!
Thanks so much Matt!
I have to try out your financier version Mary Ann.. they look so incredibly delicious and baked to perfection too. I love a good financier and these are clearly ideal for Mothers Day Xx
Thanks Thalia! I loved the sound of yours when you put it on your blog so I had to try my hand at them!
Financiers have been on my baking bucket list forever. I don’t know why I haven’t tried to make them yet, but these are perfection and I’m going to make them soon!! Beautiful!
Jennifer they are so easy and the cake is just so moist. I really love them. Thanks so much for commenting!
These look amazing and I love financiers. Blackberry and almond is such a classic combination.
Thanks so much! They were one of the easiest little cakes to make and so delicious!
They look incredibly delicious Mary Ann, I love almond and fruit together, especially blackberries. Blackberries are my favorite, I grow them and have about 20 plants
These are really good Michael! You should definitely try them. They are so easy!
You’ve summed up motherhood in such a beautiful way! I’m a mom to boys too so I’m totally feeling ya! And these financiers are just gorgeous. They’ve been on my bucket list for so long; I think it’s time I finally gave them a try!
You definitely should Allie! They are really delicious and so easy!
Looks great Mary ann!
Thanks so much Hakeem! These were yummy! And easy!
Could you please tell me the brand & name of the pan you used to bake these? Perhaps even email me a photo of the inside of the empty pan. Thx!
Oops! My bad. Just read through the recipe and realized you’ve already provided the information of your pan. Sorry. I’m going to get this pan before trying out the dessert. Thanks!
No prob! You’ll love these. They’re so easy and really delicious!
I love the rustic look of these and my friends always look forward to me making them. Thanks for a great recipe!
This is one of my favorite recipes on my blog! I’m so happy you and your friends enjoy them. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment Gerry!
Would this work with raspberries instead of Blackberry?
Absolutely. Enjoy!