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Madeleines

Delightful French butter cakes known for their unique shell shape, offering a lighter dessert option without sacrificing flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter Melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 2 large eggs Beaten with vanilla and salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup white sugar For batter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest For flavor
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter and flour 12 (3-inch) madeleine molds and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla, and salt at high speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat the mixture at high speed for about 5 to 10 minutes until it is thick and pale.
  5. Sift the flour into the egg mixture, one-third at a time, gently folding after each addition.
  6. Add the lemon zest and pour the melted butter around the edge of the batter. Quickly but gently fold the butter into the batter.
  7. Spoon the batter into the molds, allowing it to mound slightly above the top.
  8. Bake until the cakes are golden and the tops spring back when pressed gently, about 14 to 17 minutes.
  9. Use a knife to loosen the madeleines from the pan; invert onto a rack and immediately sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Notes

Madeleines are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.