The mini cherry cakes of the weekend will not be on the roads but on your plates. To enjoy a good coffee after a picnic or BBQ. These mini cakes with cherries and pistachios are made from a financier dough to keep the outside slightly crispy and tender inside. A very easy mini cake recipe to do at home which is very similar to these blueberry financiers with matcha tea.
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.comPreparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 20 minimum at 460°F ( 240°C)
Cost: Low
Ingredients List for Cherry Cakes Recipe
For 4 people
- A handfull of Cherries
- 1 1/2 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 cup (90g) almond powder
- 1/2 ounce (15g) chopped pistachios
- 3/4 cup (70g) flour (type 45 or 55)
- 5 agg whites
- 3/4 cup (180g) butter
Cooking instructions:
In a bowl sift the icing sugar, ground almonds and flour, then add the chopped pistachios.
Mix with the egg whites with a spatula until the mixture is smooth.
Melt the butter in a saucepan until it gets a hazel color. Let cool 5 minutes before adding in the dough (mix well with a spatula).
Coat inside molds with softened butter and a brush.
Fill the molds 3/4 and plant a cherry without pressing it comple tely, bake at 460°f (240°C). The baking time is 20 minutes.
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Recipe inspired by Chef Gaston in Lyon
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Mini Cherry cakes Cakes Recipe
A very easy mini cake recipe to do at home.
Ingredients
- A handfull of Cherries
- 1 1/2 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 cup (90g) almond powder
- 1/2 ounce (15g) chopped pistachios
- 3/4 cup (70g) flour (type 45 or 55)
- 5 agg whites
- 3/4 cup (180g) butter
Instructions
- In a bowl sift the icing sugar, ground almonds and flour, then add the chopped pistachios.
- Mix with the egg whites with a spatula until the mixture is smooth.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan until it gets a hazel color. Let cool 5 minutes before adding in the dough (mix well with a spatula).
- Coat inside molds with softened butter and a brush.
- Fill the molds 3/4 and plant a cherry without pressing it comple tely, bake at 460°f (240°C). The baking time is 20 minutes.
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[...] Mini Cherries Cakes [...]
These were so good, I was so surprised. Absolutely perfect when you just want a little cake for yourself. I am swapped Cherries for a strawberry thanks .
