Madeleine Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Madeleine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 vanilla pods; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 6 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter melted; 4 tablespoons honey

Servings: persons

3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 vanilla pods
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons lime zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/3 cups unsalted butter melted
4 tablespoons honey

1
Attach wire whip to KitchenAid (R)Artisan(R) Stand Mixer. Add sugar, vanilla seeds and pinch of salt to bowl. Turn mixer on to speed 4, and add eggs, one at a time, mixing 1 minute after each addition. Increase to speed 6 and beat until light and frothy, about 1 minute.
2
Sift flour and baking powder together. Turn mixer to Stir speed and gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture, mixing just until combined, about 30 to 45 seconds. Scrape down bowl, add lime zest and juice and mix on Stir speed until just combined, about 15 to 20 seconds. Continuing on Stir speed, add melted butter and honey, mixing just until blended and a soft dough forms, about 20 to 30 seconds.
3
Transfer dough to a large pastry bag. Seal and let dough rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes. While dough is resting, preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Grease and flour madeleine pans.
4
Pipe or spoon about 11/2 tablespoons of chilled batter into prepared pans. Bake in the center of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 1 to 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool.
5
Optional Mix In: Replace lime zest and juice with 4 tablespoons cocoa powder and reduce cake flour by 1/4 cup.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 vanilla pods, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Madeleine falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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