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Classic French Madeleines Recipe

Learn to make the perfect Classic French Madeleines Recipe with easy, authentic steps for buttery, tender, shell-shaped cakes.
Course: Dessert
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • - Zest of 1 lemon
  • - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
  • Add lemon zest and vanilla.
  • Fold in sifted flour and baking powder.
  • Gently incorporate melted butter.
  • Rest batter for 1 hour in the fridge.
  • Fill buttered madeleine molds and bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and unmold onto wire racks.

Notes

Resting the batter is essential to achieve the traditional hump on madeleines. Don’t skip this step for best results.
Keyword Classic French Madeleines Recipe