Irresistible Madeleines: 3 Secrets to Perfect French Bliss
French butter cakes with a distinctive shell shape, light and fluffy with a delicate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes (plus optional chilling)
- Yield: 12 madeleines
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a madeleine pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and thick.
- Add vanilla and lemon zest (if using). Mix well.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture. Fold gently.
- Pour in melted butter and mix until just combined.
- Spoon batter into the madeleine molds, filling each 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Remove from pan and cool on a rack.
Notes
- Chill the batter for 1 hour for better texture.
- Use room-temperature eggs for best results.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.