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Petite French Almond Cakes |
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Serves: 30 1 cup almonds meal (see note)1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup egg whites (from 5 to 6 eggs), at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon honey, at room temperature (see Note) 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled Powdered sugar for dustion (optional) Organize your recipes and simplify meal planning...Download the Cook'n Recipe Organizer for FREE!
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the almond meal and flour until well blended, and set aside. 2. In a stand mixer on medium speed, whisk the egg whites. When the whites change from a loose to a slightly loose foam, slowly add the sugar in a steady sprinkle, over 4 to 6 minutes. This takes practice; do not overbeat. You want the whites to be glossy and moist. (When the whisk attachment is lifted, it will hold a peak.) 3. Sift the flour mixture over the egg whites in 3 or 4 portions, folding each addition in gently before adding the next. Use long, light strokes. Fold in the honey, followed by the cool melted butter. The batter should be glossy, light, and smooth. Cover with plastic wrap, and allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. 4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Thoroughly brush the cups of a mini muffin tin with additional melted butter, sift all-purpose flour over the molds to cover them, then invert over the sink and tap several times to shake out the excess. (Or, if you prefer, line the cups with cupcake papers.) Gently spoon the batter into the molds (or use a pastry bag), filling them three-quarters full. 5. Bake in the center of the oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for 5 minutes. The sides will begin to pull away from the pan. Remove the cakes from the tin to cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with champagne. The cakes are best the day they are baked, but they can be stored in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. Note: Almond meal is available in the baking section of many supermarkets or in specialty markets such as Trader Joe’s in the nut section. One brand is Bob’s Red Mill. Almond meal is finely ground blanched almonds. The honey needs to be at room temperature or slightly warmer, so that it easily runs out of the measuring spoon. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter, with recipes, cooking tips and more! |
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