French Madeleines: Easy Classic Shell-Shaped Cakes Recipe

Name: French Madeleines: Easy Classic Shell-Shaped Cakes Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 100 grams Unsalted butter; 100 grams Granulated sugar; 2 units Large eggs (Approximately 100g); 100 grams All-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder; 1 gram Salt; 5 grams Lemon zest (From 1 small lemon); 5 grams Vanilla extract

Learn how to bake delicate and buttery French Madeleines, a classic shell-shaped cake. This recipe guides you through creating these elegant treats, inspired by the video's focus on classic French baking techniques. The full recipe for Madeleines is provided, while NY Black & White Cookies are mentioned as inspiration, but their specific recipe details are available via the original video's bio link.

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Golden French Madeleines

Recipe Information

30m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

French

English

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

Protein

22g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Freshly Baked Madeleines with Hump

Ingredients

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Madeleines on a cooling rack

Instructions

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Brown the butter: Over medium heat, brown the unsalted butter until the milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
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Brown the butter: Over medium heat, brown the unsalted butter until the milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
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Watch carefully to prevent burning; the butter can go from browned to burnt quickly.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Sifting dry ingredients can make the madeleines lighter and airier.

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Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly foamy.
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Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly foamy.
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Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth, emulsified batter.
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Combine batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Then, gently fold in the cooled browned butter until no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
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Combine batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Then, gently fold in the cooled browned butter until no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
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Overmixing can develop gluten, leading to tough madeleines. Mix until just combined.
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Chill the batter: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 1-2 hours. Chilling helps develop the flavor and achieve the signature 'hump'.
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Chill the batter: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 1-2 hours. Chilling helps develop the flavor and achieve the signature 'hump'.
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A longer chill period can result in a more pronounced 'hump' on your madeleines.

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Prepare Madeleine molds: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease and flour your madeleine molds generously. Tap out any excess flour.
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Prepare Madeleine molds: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease and flour your madeleine molds generously. Tap out any excess flour.
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Ensure molds are well-greased and floured for easy release and crisp edges.
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Bake the Madeleines: Spoon about one tablespoon of batter into each mold. Do not spread it. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back when lightly touched.
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Bake the Madeleines: Spoon about one tablespoon of batter into each mold. Do not spread it. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back when lightly touched.
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Resist the urge to open the oven door too early to ensure the 'hump' forms correctly.
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Cool and serve: Immediately invert the madeleines onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
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Cool and serve: Immediately invert the madeleines onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
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Madeleines are best enjoyed fresh, slightly warm from the oven.