---
title: "Almond Financier Pastry Sheet Cake"
section: recipes
description: "A gluten-free almond sheet cake made with coconut oil, egg whites, coconut sugar, and coconut flour."
tags: ["gluten-free", "dairy-free", "almond", "financier", "dessert", "coconut", "pastry"]
created: 2025-12-22T16:09:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:06:22Z
cid: bafkreid4f3x4ntkpcou2crzqjrieo44o4tdumiuyxilemhcphsry6vrbme
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1766448586654-almond-financier-pastry-sheet-cake
---

# Almond Financier Pastry Sheet Cake

```recipe
yield: "one 9×13 in. sheet (serves 8–10)"
time: "20 min active · 50 min total"

ingredients:
  - { id: almond-flour, item: "almond flour", amount: "1½ cups", note: "finely ground" }
  - { id: coconut-sugar, item: "coconut sugar", amount: "¾ cup", note: "or granulated sweetener of choice" }
  - { id: salt, item: "salt", amount: "¼ tsp", note: "fine" }
  - { id: coconut-flour, item: "coconut flour", amount: "2 tbsp", note: "for binding, adjust if needed" }
  - { id: egg-whites, item: "egg whites", amount: "4 large" }
  - { id: vanilla-extract, item: "vanilla extract", amount: "1 tsp", note: "pure" }
  - { id: coconut-oil, item: "coconut oil", amount: "½ cup", note: "melted" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    prep: true
    do: "line a baking sheet"
    detail: "Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet or rectangular tart pan with parchment paper."
  - id: s2
    in: [almond-flour, coconut-sugar, salt, coconut-flour]
    do: "whisk together"
    for: "5 min"
    detail: "In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut sugar, and salt."
  - id: s3
    in: [s2, egg-whites, vanilla-extract]
    do: "whisk the egg whites"
    for: "2 min"
    detail: "In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Stir in the vanilla extract."
  - id: s4
    in: [s3]
    do: "pour the egg white"
    for: "20–25 min"
    detail: "Pour the egg white mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined."
  - id: s5
    in: [s4, coconut-oil]
    do: "fold in the melted"
    detail: "Fold in the melted coconut oil until the batter is smooth."
  - id: s6
    in: [s5]
    do: "if the batter appears"
    detail: "If the batter appears too wet, mix in the coconut flour one tablespoon at a time until the texture thickens slightly."
  - id: s7
    in: [s6]
    do: "spread the batter evenly"
    detail: "Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top."
  - id: s8
    in: [s7]
    do: "bake for 20–25 minutes"
    for: "20–25 min"
    detail: "Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set."
  - id: s9
    in: [s8]
    do: "let the financier cool"
    detail: "Let the financier cool completely in the pan before removing. Serve as-is or use as a base for tarts or layered desserts."
```

---

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