Friand

These small, delicate French cakes are similar to muffins in appearance and texture. They consist of egg whites, butter, sugar, and almond flour. These small cakes are often flavored with various ingredients such as chocolate, nuts, or pieces of fruit.

They get their distinct oval shape from the special molds used to bake them. In addition to being wildly popular in France, friands are also commonplace all over Australia and New Zealand. They are said to go best with a dollop of ice cream, fruit, or a cup of hot coffee.