30 mín

French Madeleine

Por La Cuisine de Géraldine , Food Blogger

Did you know that Madeleines originate from Commercy in eastern France? If not, be sure to check our Live Recipe with Géraldine on Instagram!

A Bit of History on Madeleines

Madeleines are small French cakes shaped like seashells with a hump on top. Their texture and flavour come from just butter, honey and lemon zest. Although the recipe is simple, it can take a few attempts to get the texture just right. They are a cornerstone of French patisserie and are often eaten with a cup of tea or coffee.They are a cornerstone of French patisserie and are often eaten with a cup of tea or coffee.

Madeleines were born in Commercy a small town in eastern France. They have been a part of French culinary heritage for centuries and are the epitome of French baking.

How to Make Perfect French Madeleines

For the perfect Madeleine cakes recipe, be sure to use good quality ingredients. French butter, organic honey and fresh lemons will make a big difference. Let the batter rest before baking so the hump forms in the oven.

Tiempo de preparación

20 mín

Ingredientes Para

For 12 Madeleines:
eggs x 2
Sugar 60 g
Productos Dulces

Miel de abeto de los Vosgos DOP

2 tbsp Ver la ficha
Mantequilla de Charentes-Poitou DOP

120 g Ver la ficha
Flour 120 g
baking powder 1 tsp
Organic lemon x 0.50
For the decoration :
Productos Dulces

Tableta de chocolate negro para postres

80 g Ver la ficha
chopped almonds 4 tsp
chopped pistachios 4 tsp
Icing sugar 40 g
Organic lemon 0.50 for zests

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Preparación

Preheat the oven to 180° C.

Break the eggs into a bowl with the sugar and salt. Add the flour and baking powder, then mix in the warm melted butter. Finally, stir in 2 spoons of honey and combine until the mixture is smooth.

Once the batter is well-mixed, spoon it into the madeleine moulds (butter and flour them if they are not made of silicone).

Bake for about ten minutes. While they are baking, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie.

Top half of the baked madeleines with melted chocolate, pistachios, or grated lemon zest and powdered sugar.