Soft Madeleines

Name: Soft Madeleines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 100 g of sugar; 120 g of flour; 1/2 packet of baking powder; 100 g of butter (melted); Grated zest of a lemons; powdered sugar (for dusting)

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These little humped cakes have a dense, tender texture scented with lemon. 🍋 The batter benefits from resting in the fridge before baking 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

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Oven
Wooden spoon
Madeleine pan

Instructions

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In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until foamy.

Add the flour and baking powder, then fold in the melted butter. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
If you like, add the grated zest of the lemon for more flavor.
Butter and flour the madeleine pan.
Fill each mold three-quarters full.
Place in the preheated oven at 350 °F and bake for about , until the madeleines are golden.
Let them cool slightly, then dust them with powdered sugar if you like.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

120kcal

Protein2 g7%
Carbs14 g47%
Fat6 g46%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

To make your madeleines even softer and more fragrant, you can let the batter rest in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before baking ⏰. This step lets the butter firm up slightly ❄️, which helps create the characteristic madeleine hump during baking and improves their texture.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Baked madeleines: Works very well, up to 2-3 months in freezer bags or an airtight container after cooling completely.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Baked madeleines: 2 to 3 days max in an airtight container at cool room temperature or in the fridge. Cold may slightly alter the texture.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The madeleine batter can be made the day before: 12-24h in the fridge in plastic wrap. Allows a better hump to develop.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

To regain softness: 3-5 minutes in an oven preheated to 150°C or in the air fryer. Microwave possible (10-20 sec) but the texture will be softer.

Variations

Replace the lemon with orange zest or vanilla.
Add a spoonful of honey to the batter for extra softness.
Dip the tip of the madeleines in melted chocolate.

Mistakes to avoid

Filling the molds to the brim: the batter overflows. Fill them three-quarters full.
Forgetting to butter and flour the pan: the madeleines stick.
Overbaking the madeleines: they dry out. Take them out as soon as they are golden, after about 10 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get really soft madeleines?

Whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is foamy, fold in the melted butter and don't go over 10 minutes of baking at 180 °C. A short bake keeps the crumb tender and golden.

Do you need a special pan for madeleines?

Yes, a madeleine pan gives them their shell shape. Butter and flour it before filling it three-quarters full. A silicone pan also works, but metal gives better browning.

Can you make madeleines without lemon?

Yes, the lemon zest is optional. Replace it with orange zest, a little vanilla extract or orange blossom water. Without zest, the madeleines have a milder, butter-forward flavor.

How do you know when madeleines are done?

They are ready when golden, after about 10 minutes at 180 °C. Let them cool slightly in the pan before unmolding, then dust with powdered sugar if you like.