Madeleine cake
Madeleine cake is a delightful little French pastry that originated in the town of Commercy, France. It's a small, shell-shaped sponge cake with a lovely golden exterior and a soft, moist interior. Madeleine cakes are typically flavored with vanilla or lemon zest, giving them a subtle and fragrant taste.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Madeleine pan or use a non-stick Madeleine pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, gently folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Slowly pour in the melted butter and lemon zest (if using), folding until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour. Chilling the batter helps the Madeleines form their characteristic hump.
- Spoon the chilled batter into the Madeleine pan, filling each shell-shaped cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the Madeleines turn golden brown and the centers spring back when lightly pressed.
- Remove the Madeleines from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, gently transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can enjoy the Madeleine cakes as is, or dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 497kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 58g (19%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 27g (42%)Saturated Fat: 16g (100%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 184mg (61%)Sodium: 249mg (11%)Potassium: 90mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 34g (38%)Vitamin A: 888IU (18%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 62mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
