Financier cake, a bar of gold.

If you are looking for a nice teacakethe Financier is a great option, usually served with whipped cream fruit and ice cream Financier is just a light moist almond flavored spongecake, the name comes from the fact that the shape resembles a gold bar, or because it was really popular in the financial district in Paris.

Financiers

from cyclonebill

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Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financier_%28pastry%29