Madeleine Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Madeleine Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon (226g) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons (8g) coarse salt; 2 1/4 teaspoons (9g) baking powder; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (225g) sugar; Grated zest of 2 lemons; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons (30g) whole milk; Juice of 3 lemons; 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted; Scant 1/2 cup (140g) honey

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon (226g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (8g) coarse salt
2 1/4 teaspoons (9g) baking powder
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (225g) sugar
Grated zest of 2 lemons
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons (30g) whole milk
Juice of 3 lemons
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
Scant 1/2 cup (140g) honey

1
Heat the oven to 400F or 375F on convection.
2
Line a 9 x 12-inch rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
3
Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together.
4
Put the sugar, zest, and eggs in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle and beat at medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
5
Add the milk and beat to combine.
6
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
7
Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
8
Add the lemon juice, butter, and honey one by one, mixing until combined and scraping the bowl after each addition.
9
Beat at high speed until the batter is light.
10
Spread the batter evenly into the baking pan.
11
Bake until the cake just starts to color, 6 to 10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
12
Let cool.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon (226g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons (8g) coarse salt, 2 1/4 teaspoons (9g) baking powder, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (225g) sugar, and more.

Yes, Madeleine Sponge Cake 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.

Madeleine Sponge Cake

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