Description
Classic French madeleines with a light, airy crumb and rich buttery flavor, enhanced by browned butter, vanilla, and fresh lemon zest for an elegant yet comforting tea cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 tablespoons (140g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (155g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then lower the heat and cook until browned solids form, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick, pale, and ribbon-like.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients in three additions.
- Fold in the cooled browned butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a madeleine pan thoroughly.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mold.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
- Cool briefly, transfer to a rack, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the batter overnight.
- Use a madeleine pan for the traditional shape.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding spices or extracts.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine
- Calories: 95 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg