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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 27 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
  • 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 the batter for 1 hour, until thickened.
  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 for about 12 minutes, until the madeleines are 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

 
  • Grease the madeleine pan thoroughly so the cakes release cleanly after baking.
    • Let the melted butter cool slightly before adding it to the batter.
    • Chilling the batter before baking helps the madeleines hold their shape.

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