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Best Homemade Madeleines
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5 from 1 vote

Best Vanilla Madeleines

Madeleines, those elegant little French tea cakes, are a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. With their distinctive shell shape and delicate flavor, they make any occasion feel special.
Course Breakfast, Cakes
Cuisine French
Keyword breakfast, Breakfast Biscuits, French Recipe, Madeleines
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Author Adalynn Ward
Servings 20 Madeleines
Calories 295kcal

Ingredients

  • 113 g or ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 120 g 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 100 g ½ cup fine sugar

Instructions

  • Melt and brown the butter, then mix with vanilla and lemon zest.
  • Sift dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Whip eggs and sugar until tripled in volume.
  • Fold in dry ingredients and butter mixture.
  • Refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F), grease molds.
  • Pipe batter into molds, tap, and bake for 12 mins.
  • Decorate as desired.
  • Enjoy your homemade Madeleines!

Nutrition

Serving: 6Madeleines | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 16.5g | Saturated Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg