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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Eli Rost
[email protected]These madeleines are the perfect addition to any tea party. They're light and airy, and they pair perfectly with a cup of tea.
adeboye kehinde
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of madeleines, but these were pretty good. I liked the delicate flavor.
Mercy Osazee
[email protected]The madeleines were a bit fiddly to make, but they were worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Melody Edet
[email protected]These madeleines are so cute! I love the little fluted shape.
Durai Raj
[email protected]I brought these madeleines to a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
1Stop Connect
[email protected]These madeleines are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Michael Krm
[email protected]I tried this recipe, but my madeleines didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They were a bit dry.
Jose Solano
[email protected]These madeleines were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
ma asamoah
[email protected]I've made these madeleines several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.
Leah Rhoades
[email protected]These madeleines were a delight! They were so light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor that melted in my mouth. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly.