Bite-Size Financiers

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a small pan over low-medium heat until it browns. In a large bowl, put almond flour and sift confectioner's sugar into bowl.
2. 2
   Add all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, baking powder and whisk to combine.
3. 3
   Add four egg whites that are at room temperature, whisk to combine but do not overwork the batter.
4. 4
   Add vanilla extract to the butter and whisk it into batter.
5. 5
   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least three hours.
6. 6
   Pipe into molds (you can use mini-loaf pans, mini-muffin pans, or an actual financier mold if you have one) and bake at 375 Fahrenheit for 18 to 20 minutes or until cakes are light brown and spongy.
7. 7
   Cool in molds for two minutes and then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
8. 8
   Serve dusted with confectioner's sugar or topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.
9. 9
   Best served on the day they are baked.