Egg Cake

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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Delicate French almond cakes with crisp golden crusts and tender, moist centers
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Egg Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 658.1

Description

Discover the charm of traditional French friands with this elegant egg cake recipe. These petite almond treats feature a distinctive fluted shape, offering a perfect balance of crisp, caramelized edges and a soft, buttery interior. Made with ground almonds, melted butter, and lightly whisked egg whites, they deliver a rich, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural sweetness of the icing sugar and the depth of the almonds to shine through. Ideal for afternoon tea, brunch gatherings, or as a sophisticated dessert, these cakes are easy to prepare and always impress guests. Their delicate texture and refined taste make them a timeless favorite for any special occasion or quiet moment of indulgence.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and grease a fluted friand pan or small bundt molds with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sifted icing sugar and almond meal, mixing until evenly distributed.
  3. Add the lightly whisked egg whites and cooled melted butter to the dry ingredients.
  4. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared molds, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 658.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.2g78%
Saturated Fat 14.8g74%
Cholesterol 53.8mg18%
Sodium 289.1mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 31.6g11%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g27%
Sugars 27.9g
Protein 21.1g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almond, almonds, butter, cake, cooled, cups, dessert, egg, friands, ground, icing, international, lightly, meal, melted, pure, sifted, sugar, vegetarian
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