Blackberry Plum Financier Cake

Ingredients

• 170 g unsalted butter (Plus extra for greasing the pan; browned before use)
• 180 g granulated sugar
• 100 g almond flour
• 60 g all-purpose flour
• 150 g egg whites (Approximately 5 large egg whites)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp fine salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 125 g blackberries (Fresh)
• 2 plum (Medium plums, thinly sliced and pitted)
• 15 g powdered sugar (For serving, optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Melt it, then continue cooking until the milk solids turn golden brown and the butter smells nutty, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Add the egg whites and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk just until a smooth, thick batter forms; do not whip the whites into a foam.

5. 5

   Pour in the warm browned butter and whisk until fully incorporated and glossy. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes while preparing the fruit.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.

7. 7

   Arrange the sliced plums and blackberries over the batter, pressing them very lightly into the surface so they remain visible.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cake is golden brown around the edges, set in the center, and a skewer inserted into a batter-only area comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

9. 9

   Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edge and transfer it to a rack to cool further. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

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Nutrition per serving

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