Snack

Blueberry & Lemon Friands

Light Australian almond cakes with lemon and berries, baked until golden and tender.

  • 40 min
  • 245 kcal
  • Vegetarian
  • Australian
  • Dessert
  • Cake

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings, plenty to share.

Blueberry & Lemon Friands

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Preheat the oven to fan 180C/conventional 200C/gas 6.

  2. Step 2:

    Generously butter six non-stick friand or muffin tins.

  3. Step 3:

    Melt the butter and set it aside to cool.

  4. Step 4:

    Sift the icing sugar and flour into a bowl.

  5. Step 5:

    Add the almonds and mix everything between your fingers.

  6. Step 6:

    Whisk the egg whites in another bowl until they form a light, floppy foam.

  7. Step 7:

    Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients.

  8. Step 8:

    Tip in the egg whites and lemon rind.

  9. Step 9:

    Lightly stir in the butter to form a soft batter.

  10. Step 10:

    Divide the batter among the tins, using a large serving spoon.

  11. Step 11:

    Sprinkle a handful of blueberries over each cake.

  12. Step 12:

    Bake for 15–20 minutes, until just firm to the touch and golden brown.

    15–20 min
  13. Step 13:

    Cool in the tins for 5 minutes.

    5 min
  14. Step 14:

    Turn out and cool on a wire rack.

  15. Step 15:

    To serve, dust lightly with icing sugar.

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