FRENCH TART'S CLASSIC MADELEINES: MADELINES: LITTLE FLUTED CAKES
These are one of my favourite French cakes; delicate little light sponge cakes, baked in special fluted trays and sprinkled lightly with icing sugar, so elegant, light and airy! Some are flavoured with vanilla extract only, whilst other recipes suggest using lemon or orange; my recipe uses a combination of vanilla extract and lemon. These are ideal served with afternoon coffee or with a glass of dessert wine after a meal, just as the French serve them. You can also dip the tips into melted chocolate, but I prefer mine to be a little more subtle - but it is up to you!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 27m
Yield 24 Madeleines, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C /375°F/ Gas mark 5. Grease and flour 24 Madeleine moulds. (Make sure that you grease and flour the moulds generously, to stop the cakes sticking.).
- In a medium bowl beat eggs, vanilla and lemon zest with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in the icing sugar. Beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and satiny. It can take up to 10 to 15 minutes to achieve the right consistency - this is the key to successful Madeleines, so don't take short cuts with this stage!
- Sift together the flour and baking powder. Sift 1/4 of the flour mixture over the egg mixture, gently fold together. Fold in the remaining flour by fourths. Then fold in the melted and cooled butter. Spoon batter into the prepared moulds, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the tops spring back. Cool in moulds on a rack for 1 minute. Loosen with a knife. Invert onto a rack and cool. Sift icing sugar over the tops or melt plain chocolate and dip the tips in the chocolate. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 93.8, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 2.2
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Lamek Ngikevali
[email protected]These madeleines are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.
Chris Wilkerson
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these madeleines. They're the perfect afternoon snack.
Dh abir Khan
[email protected]These madeleines are a delicious and elegant dessert. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Daniel Francis
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these madeleines because I'm not a very experienced baker. But they turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Mahesh babu
[email protected]These madeleines are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Hom Bahadur Lamichhane
[email protected]I made these madeleines for my French class and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Juan Sanchez
[email protected]These madeleines were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious!
Lukus Mcdaniel
[email protected]I've been looking for a good madeleine recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. The madeleines were perfect! They were light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor.
Imran Fahad
[email protected]These madeleines are a great addition to any brunch or tea party. They're also perfect for a quick and easy dessert.
Bakht Bakht
[email protected]I love these madeleines! They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I always get compliments when I make them.
Isaya Pima
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.
Giovanni Sarcone
[email protected]I've made these madeleines a few times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Sonkmoar Das
[email protected]These madeleines were a delight! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The cakes were light, fluffy, and had a delicate flavor. I served them with fresh berries and whipped cream, and they were a hit with my family.