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Plate of classic madeleines covered in powdered sugar with raspberries on top

Madeleines

Buttery, vanilla-scented French madeleines with crisp edges and a soft, tender center—perfect with coffee or tea.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 12 Madeleines
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 125 g
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 5 g
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup + 1 tbsp caster sugar 140 g
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil 15 ml
  • 3 tbsp + 1 tsp milk 50 ml
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 9 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled (135 g / 4.8 oz)
  • Canola oil spray or other neutral oil
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Madeleine pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Piping bag (or zip-top bag)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  2. In a second bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and foamy.
  3. Add the dry mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, honey, and melted butter until fully combined.
  5. Cover and refrigerate until the batter thickens.
  6. Fold the batter to smooth it out, then transfer to a piping bag.
  7. Spray the madeleine pan well with canola oil spray.
  8. Pipe batter into each cavity, filling about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake until puffed and golden, and the tops spring back lightly.
  10. Cool briefly, unmold, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 12MadeleinesCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg

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Notes

 
  • For best release, spray the ridges thoroughly and unmold while the cakes are still warm.
  • Regular granulated sugar can replace caster sugar.
  • Honey can be swapped with maple syrup.
  • Optional flavor add-ins: lemon zest, orange zest, or a dip in melted chocolate after cooling.

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