Financier (cake) facts for kids
Two rectangular financiers
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| Type | Cake |
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| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Beurre noisette; almond flour or ground almonds |
A financier is a small, tasty French cake. It is made with a special kind of butter called beurre noisette (which means "hazelnut butter" because of its nutty smell), almond flour, egg whites, and powdered sugar. Financiers are known for being light and moist inside, with a slightly crispy outside, like an eggshell. They are usually baked in small, rectangular molds, similar in size to tiny pastries called petits fours.
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About Financier Cakes
What is a Financier?
Financiers are a type of cake that comes from France. They are small and often shaped like a tiny loaf of bread. The main ingredients give them a rich, nutty flavor. People enjoy them as a sweet treat or with coffee or tea.
The History of Financiers
These delicious cakes have a long history. They were first made by a group of nuns called the Visitandine order in the 1600s. Back then, they were known as "visitandines."
Later, in the 1800s, the cake became much more popular. This is when it started to be called a "financier."
Why the Name "Financier"?
There are a couple of ideas about how the financier cake got its name:
- Some people say the traditional rectangular shape of the cake looks like a bar of gold. This made people think of money and finance.
- Another story says the cake became very popular in the financial area of Paris, near the Paris Bourse (the stock exchange). Workers there liked the cakes because they were easy to carry in a pocket. They also stayed fresh for a long time without getting damaged.
See also
- In Spanish: Financier para niños
