French Madeleines (Shell-shaped Butter Cakes)

Name: French Madeleines (Shell-shaped Butter Cakes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 pieces servings
Ingredients: 100 g Unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 2 large Large eggs; 100 g Granulated sugar; 100 g All-purpose flour; 4 g Baking powder; null zest of half a lemon Lemon zest; 1 g Pinch of salt; null for greasing the mold Butter and flour

Difficulty

easy

Time

45m

Price Category

average

Calories

Very High

Madeleines are classic French cakes, known for their distinctive shell shape and light, buttery flavor. They are the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon tea or coffee, but are also irresistible on their own. They are simple to prepare, but there are a few small tricks to achieve the perfect 'hump'. Prepare this elegant delicacy and bring the atmosphere of French patisseries into your home!

ingredients

12 pieces Servings

NaN g Unsalted butter, melted and cooledNaN large Large eggsNaN g Granulated sugarNaN g All-purpose flourNaN g Baking powderNaN zest of half a lemon Lemon zestNaN g Pinch of saltNaN for greasing the mold Butter and flour

Steps

Preparation

Melt the butter, then set it aside to cool. Grease a Madeleines mold thoroughly with butter and flour, then place it in the refrigerator.

Prepare the Batter

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and a pinch of salt until light and thick. In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, gently folding until just combined. Stir in the lemon zest and the cooled melted butter until smooth. Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1-2 hours.

Baking

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F, or 175°C/350°F for convection). Remove the cold Madeleines mold from the refrigerator. Spoon the batter into the molds, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the characteristic hump appears in the center. Remove from the oven, let cool in the mold for a few minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Extra Tips

► For the perfect hump, chill the batter for at least 30 minutes, or even several hours, in the refrigerator.

► Do not overfill the molds; only fill them two-thirds full to allow the Madeleines to rise.

► Freshly baked Madeleines are the most delicious, but they can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 35g
Calories	420 kcal	147 kcal
Protein	7g	2.5g
Fat	23g	8g
Carbohydrate	47g	16.5g
Fiber	1g	0.4g
Sugar	28g	9.8g