French Tart's Classic Madeleines Madelines Little Fluted Cakes
Delight in the timeless elegance of French Tart’s Classic Madeleines, those iconic little fluted cakes renowned for their buttery richness and delicate texture. These golden treats, with their signature hump and lightly crisp edges, are made with simple pantry staples like eggs, sugar, and flour, elevated by fragrant vanilla and zesty lemon. The secret to their perfection lies in the chilled batter, which creates the classic dome shape during baking. Ready in under 30 minutes of active time, these madeleines are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection in a traditional madeleine pan. Serve them freshly dusted with powdered sugar alongside a hot cup of tea or coffee for a truly Parisian experience. Whether for an elegant dessert spread or a cozy snack, these madeleines are a delightful way to bring a touch of France to your table.
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Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 130 grams all-purpose flour
- 130 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0 powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Once melted, let it cool to room temperature.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes). You can use a hand mixer or whisk by hand.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the egg mixture, and whisk to combine.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder together. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in 2-3 batches, gently folding after each addition to avoid overmixing.
Step 5
Slowly pour in the melted butter and milk, folding gently until just combined.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. This step is essential for achieving the traditional madeleine hump.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a madeleine pan generously with butter and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
Step 8
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of batter into each mold of the madeleine pan, filling about 3/4 full. Do not spread the batter; it will naturally spread as it bakes.
Step 9
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a small hump has formed on each madeleine.
Step 10
Remove the pan from the oven and let the madeleines cool in the pan for about 2 minutes. Then, gently remove them from the mold and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (525.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2023.3 |
| Total Fat 110.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 629.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 621.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 244.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 142.6g | |
| Protein 27.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 95.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 140.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 363.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories