COCONUT AND MANGO FRIANDS
The "Friand" is a small, moist cake made with almond meal and flour. It is of French origin and may be related to the Parisian "financier" cake. Through the years the Friand has become a popular treat in the Australian cafe scene. While delicate and delicious alone, the Friand can also be flavored with your choice of fruits. for example: blueberries, raspberries, lemon or orange. This particular recipe gives has a tropical touch with fresh mango and desiccated coconut.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 Batch
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F
- Combine castor sugar, flour, almond meal and coconut in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg whites and stir well with a wooden spoon.
- Add the melted butter and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Spoon the mixture into silicone or greased mini loaf pans so that it reaches 3/4 of the way up the side.
- Press several pieces of mango into the cake mixture in each tin. Do the same with the dried cranberries.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden. Test the cake by skewering a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean the cake is ready.
- Remove cakes from the oven and cool in pans for about 4 minutes.
- Gently turn the cakes out of the tins and cool on a wire rack.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar just before serving.
- To store, keep friands in a air-tight container for up to a week.
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[email protected]These friands were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Coffee Milk
[email protected]I made these friands for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
Anik 12
[email protected]These friands were a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll stick to buying them from the bakery next time.
Douglas Kitenda
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mango, so I used pineapple instead. The friands were still delicious!
Ollie Bain
[email protected]These friands were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more butter or oil to the batter.
Maria Asangono
[email protected]I'm allergic to coconut, so I substituted almond milk and almond extract. The friands turned out great!
Annet Nelima
[email protected]These friands are the perfect summer treat! They're light, refreshing, and full of flavor.
Sonu Khan
[email protected]These friands were so easy to make! I love that I didn't have to use any special equipment.
Akongo
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the friands to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Sf Rishi
[email protected]These friands were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Stella Rose Blair
[email protected]I love coconut and mango, so I knew I had to try these friands. They did not disappoint! The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect.
sharlene furby
[email protected]These friands were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The coconut and mango flavors were well-balanced and the texture was light and fluffy.
Khizar Warraich
[email protected]I made these friands for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. They were so easy to make too. I will definitely be making them again.
Allan Morrow
[email protected]These coconut and mango friands were an absolute delight! The combination of sweet mango and creamy coconut was simply divine. I loved the crispy exterior and the soft, fluffy interior. They were the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee