Super Easy Madeleines

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   Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl (or sift for similar results).

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   Add beaten eggs and the vanilla oil and whisk all the ingredients together.

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   (Stop mixing when the dry ingredients are incorporated).

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   Add melted butter in three batches, stirring well with a rubber spatula after each addition.

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   Optional: If you let the batter rest in the fridge for 30 minutes, it'll make the cakes more delicious (I put the batter in a piping bag and let it chill).

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   Coat the molds with butter, dust with flour and shake off the excess.

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   Fill the molds with the batter (about 3/4 since the cake will rise in the oven).

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   Preheat the oven to 390F/200C.

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   Place the madeline mold into the oven.

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    Reduce the temperature to 350F/180C and bake for about 17 minutes (depending on your oven and the mold, baking time may be between 15-20 minutes).

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    Scallop and heart shaped.

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    These are bear and tart shaped.

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    Mini Gugelhupf.

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    Winnie-the-Pooh and Hello Kitty shapes.

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    The madeleine moulds (shell, heart, bear, scallop, rose and tart) can easily be bought online.

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    If you want to make cake-like madeleines, use a tart mould.

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    If you want tiny ones with an elevated centre, choose a deep mould.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.