Butter and Lemon Madeleines

Name: Butter and Lemon Madeleines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 120 g Flour; 100 g Sugar; 2 pieces Eggs; 120 g Melted butter; 1 piece Lemon zest; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1 tablespoon Honey; 1 pinch Fine salt

With their signature hump, tender crumb, and gentle lemon perfume, these madeleines are soft at the center and lightly golden at the edges. A small French cake with enduring charm.

🔪 Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 12 min⏱ Total: 27 min👤 6 servings

340

kcal

Proteins

31g

Carbs

22g

Fats

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and lightly butter a madeleine tin if needed.
2
Whisk the eggs, sugar, and honey until foamy and slightly lighter in color.
3
Fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest, then add the melted butter, mixing only until combined.
4
Fill the molds about three-quarters full with batter.
5
Bake for 4 minutes, then lower the oven to 190°C and bake for 6 to 8 minutes more, until the madeleines are nicely domed and golden.
6
Unmold while warm and cool on a rack before serving.

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