Madeleine Recipe
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4.6
Madeleine Recipe
Description
Madeleines are classical French butter cakes recognized by their shape and tender crumb. This recipe uses beaten eggs and sugar to incorporate air, enhanced with fresh lemon zest and juice for subtle citrus aroma. Incorporating sifted flour with baking powder ensures gentle leavening. Melted unsalted butter is folded in carefully to keep the batter airy.
The batter is portioned into greased madeleine pans filled to about 90% and baked at 400°F for roughly 12 minutes to develop a light brown exterior and characteristic hump, indicating proper rise. Cooling briefly helps in removing from molds without breaking.
Chilling the batter before baking improves the prominent hump formation and texture, lending a slightly firmer structure and more defined shape. Sprinkling powdered sugar after cooling adds a delicate sweetness and presentation finish.
Ingredients
- 2 egg plus 1 egg yolk, jumbo
- 5 oz (140g) sugar
- 5 oz (140g) all-purpose flour sieved
- 5 oz (140g) butter melted, unsalted
- lemon from half a lemon, zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder add into the sieved flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Grease the madeleine pan with butter.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and foamy. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the egg mixture and blend well. Fold in the flour, using a spatula to mix thoroughly. Then, fold in the melted butter and stir until the butter is well incorporated into the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the madeleine pan, filling each cavity about 90%. Do not spread it. Bake for 12 minutes or until they turn light brown.
- Remove the madeleine pan from the oven and let it cool on a cooling rack.
- You may need to tap the madeleine pan to release the madeleines. Sprinkle with a little powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the batter for a couple of hours before baking enhances the madeleines' distinctive hump.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6people | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 670IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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