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Orange Blossom Financier Cake Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
- Sliced almonds for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- 9-inch cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter and dust with flour.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, salt, and orange zest.

3. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

5. Gently fold the egg whites into the almond flour mixture until just combined.

6. Stir in the orange blossom water.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the batter.

9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
- 8-10 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Almond flour can be substituted with hazelnut flour or coconut flour.
- Orange blossom water can be substituted with rose water or vanilla extract.

Variations:
- Add chopped dried apricots or cranberries to the batter for a fruity twist.
- Top the cake with whipped cream and fresh berries for a decadent dessert.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the melted butter is cooled before adding it to the batter.
- Be gentle when folding in the egg whites to avoid deflating them.
- Toast the sliced almonds before adding them to the batter for extra flavor.

Storage instructions:
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the cake, place it in a preheated 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through.

Presentation ideas:
- Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries.

Garnishes:
- Sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries

Pairings:
- Serve the cake with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Vanilla ice cream

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cake is too dense, make sure the egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks before folding them into the batter.
- If the cake is too dry, reduce the baking time by a few minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use pasteurized egg whites to avoid the risk of salmonella.

Food history:
- Financier cake is a French pastry that was traditionally made by French bankers in the late 19th century.

Flavor profiles:
- The Orange Blossom Financier Cake has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor with a hint of orange blossom water.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the Orange Blossom Financier Cake as a dessert or a sweet treat with tea or coffee.

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Region: French

Taste: Sweet, Citrusy, Nutty, Buttery, Fragrant