Recipe Testing: Roasted Apple Financier

Today we tested a new idea, Roasted Apple Financier.  This is a brown butter and almond cake layered with slices of roasted apple and topped with almond brittle and brunoised fresh apple.  We know for sure next time we will serve it with some whipped creme fraiche or something similar to a more acidic whipped cream.

Here is the recipe for the Financier (almond brown butter cake)  It is a very versatile cake that can be served with many different things.

Ingredients:

250 grams (8.8 ounces) Brown Butter
100 grams (3.5 ounces) Almond Flour, sifted
100 grams (3.5 ounces) AP Flour, sifted
200 grams (7 ounces) granulated sugar
250 grams (8.8 ounces) egg whites

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine the egg whites and sugar and whip until the egg whites are just slightly frothy.
3.  Whisk in the brown butter, followed by the almond flour and AP flour.  Stir just until the mixture is combined taking care not to over mix.
4.  Prepare a half sized sheet tray (or a normal cookie sheet) by lining the bottom with a silpat or with parchment paper.  If using parchment paper make sure to spray the pan liberally with Pam or a similar spray.
5.  Pour the financier batter out into the pan and spread it evenly across the bottom of the pan.  Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown and cooked through.