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Classic French Butter Madeleines

Classic shell-shaped French sponge cakes with iconic hump.

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

10 min

Calories

120 kcal

Number of servings

12 convives

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Ingredients needed

6 ingredients needed

Pastry flour T45150 g
Warm melted butter125 g
Sugar120 g
Eggs3 piece
Lemon zest1 piece
Baking powder1 tsp

Step-by-step instructions

Batter preparation

Whisk eggs and sugar 3 min. Fold in sifted flour, baking powder and lemon zest gently.

Brown butter & rest

Melt butter until hazelnut-brown. Fold into batter. Chill at least 1h for the signature bump.

Minuteur :60:00

Molding & baking

Butter and flour molds. Fill 3/4 full. Bake at 220°C 5 min then lower to 180°C 6-7 min until golden bump forms.

Minuteur :12:00

Ingredient Substitutes & Equivalences

Missing ingredients? Here are the best alternatives tailored to your pantry and diet.

🧈Replace Warm melted butter

Coconut oil100 g

🌿 Vegan / Dairy-FreeUse in solid state for baking.

Applesauce125 g

🍏 Low Calorie (-80%)Ideal for cakes and muffins.

Almond butter125 g

🥜 High Protein

Greek yogurt93.8 g

🥛 Creamy / Light

🍬Replace Sugar

Honey / Maple syrup90 g

🍯 Natural / Low GI

Coconut sugar120 g

🥥 Unrefined

Erythritol / Stevia120 g

🥑 0 Calorie / Keto

🥚Replace Eggs

1/2 Mashed banana1.5 banana

🍌 Moist & Sweet

Chia seeds + water (1 tbsp + 3 tbsp)3 chia dose

🌿 Vegan / Allergen-Free

Aquafaba (Chickpea liquid)90 ml

☁️ Vegan whipped egg whites

🌾Replace Pastry flour T45

Rice flour (70%) + Cornstarch (30%)150 g

🌾 100% Gluten-Free

Almond flour120 g

🥑 Low Carb / Keto

GF Oat flour150 g

🌾 High Fiber

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