Chocolate Madeleines

Name: Chocolate Madeleines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 100 g of sugar; 100 g of flour; 100 g of butter; 100 g of dark chocolate; 1/2 packet of baking powder; powdered sugar (for decoration)

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These madeleines have melted dark chocolate in the batter. 🍫 A quick bake with a thermal shock is needed to form the hump.

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 7

madeleines

Estimated cost €3.00

Equipment

Saucepan
Whisk
Wooden spoon
Madeleine pan

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Butter and flour the madeleine pan.

Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring regularly. Let cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture turns pale.
Add the sifted flour and baking powder, then fold in the melted butter-chocolate mixture. Mix well.
Fill the madeleine molds 3/4 full with the batter.
Bake for , until the madeleines are done. You can check by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the madeleines are ready!
Let cool before unmolding. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

150kcal

Protein2 g5%
Carbs17 g46%
Fat8 g49%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🕒 For even softer madeleines, let the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before filling the molds. This also lets the flavors develop! 🍪

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, baked and cooled, up to 2 months in a freezer bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Madeleine batter can be refrigerated the day before (improves the hump).

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven or air fryer (2-3 min at 150°C) for a light reheat. Microwave not recommended (alters the texture).

Variations

Add chocolate chips or a pinch of orange zest.
Replace the dark chocolate with milk chocolate.
Dip the cooled madeleines in melted chocolate.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to butter and flour the pan: the madeleines will stick.
Filling the molds to the top: fill them three-quarters full.
Unmolding while hot: let them cool before unmolding.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get the hump on madeleines?

A quick bake in a hot oven at 200 °C for 10 to 12 minutes creates the thermal shock that forms the hump. Fill the molds three-quarters full, after buttering and flouring them.

How do you make chocolate madeleine batter?

Melt the butter and dark chocolate over low heat and let them cool slightly. Whisk the eggs with the sugar until pale, add the sifted flour and baking powder, then the butter-chocolate mixture.

How do you know when the madeleines are done?

Insert a toothpick in the center: if it comes out clean, the madeleines are done. Allow 10 to 12 minutes of baking at 200 °C, then let cool before unmolding and dusting with powdered sugar.

Do you need to butter the madeleine pan?

Yes, butter and flour the pan before filling the molds. This makes unmolding easier once the madeleines have cooled. Fill them three-quarters full with batter before baking.