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Madeleines Recipe

Delicate French butter cakes that are perfect with tea or coffee.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour your madeleine pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and thick.
  3. Gently fold in the flour, salt, and lemon zest (if using).
  4. Fold in the melted butter and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back when touched.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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