Description

Soft, spongy orange zest madeleines made in under an hour. Lightly citrusy, tender, and perfectly domed — these classic French cakes are simple, elegant, and ideal for tea time or dessert.

Ingredients

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1 cup of all-purpose flour
3 eggs
½ cup of sugar
1 ¼ stick of butter
¼ cup of milk
¼ cup of oil
1 tsp of baking powder
2 tsp of honey
1 flat tsp of salt
2 tsp of lemon zest
1 tsp of vanilla

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Instructions

Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and sugar until just combined.
Add honey, salt, oil, orange zest, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
Add baking powder, melted butter, milk, and flour. Mix gently until combined. Do not overmix.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Butter the madeleine pan generously, then dust lightly with flour.
Fill each mold about ¾ full to allow room for expansion.
Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden and domed.
Remove madeleines from the pan immediately to prevent overbaking.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Chilling the batter helps create the signature madeleine bump.

Orange zest creates a warm, floral flavor; lemon zest offers a brighter finish.

Best enjoyed within 24 hours but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.