Chocolate Friands

It’s easy to understand why friands are popular in some cafes as they are a delicious sweet treat. They are also incredibly easy to make, in a short space of time. This is a simple yet wonderful chocolate version of the friand. This produces a dense, moist chocolate flavoured cake that provides a great sweet snack between meals or with a morning or afternoon tea.

Ingredients:
• 150 g Almond Meal
• 1 2/3 cups Icing Sugar
• 1/2 cup Plain Flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 5 Egg Whites
• 200 g Butter melted

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 160°C (fan forced).
2. Place almond meal, icing sugar, flour, cocoa and baking powder in a large bowl and stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon.
3. Add egg whites and stir to combine.
4. Add butter and stir to combine.
5. Grease 12 cup friand baking pan.
6. Spoon mixture evenly into the baking pan.
7. Bake in over for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
8. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

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Chocolate Friands

bon appetit