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Published: Mar 11, 2020 · Last Updated On: Sep 23, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Lemon Madeleines Recipe

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Typically, we don’t coo over the look of a dessert, but lemon madeleines have you salivating from the first glance. And don’t even get me started on the taste- it is meant to be savored.

Lemon Madeleines in a teacup.

After the heavy-duty baking and cooking for Holi, both my stomach and my soul wanted a respite. Something light and airy that pairs with a cup of tea in the evening like a song.

Lemon madeleines came to mind as I was flipping through Dorie Greenspan’s, a baker I follow religiously, Baking: From My Home to Yours. I have used the book as a source of inspiration for a long, long time and this lemon madeleine recipe is another adaption from it. 

How to Make Lemon Madeleines?

Madeleines are classic French cookies with a recognizable shell-like appearance. A deliciously impressive dessert, you’ll love it if you crave cakes as much as cookies.  

These buttery, spongy tea cakes are ludicrously easy to make because all the ingredients are right there in your pantry. All you require is a madeleine mold, and you’re good to go.

In a pan, mix all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder and set aside. In another bowl, with your fingertips blend powdered raw sugar and lemon zest. Mix till you get that citrusy whiff and the sugar is moist.  Now add in the eggs and beat well. When the mixture is wonderfully thick, pale, and almost double the original volume, stop whisking and sprinkle some lemon juice in it. Fold the dry ingredients in followed by melted butter to form the batter.

Lemons

Important Notes:

When you fold the flour and butter into the egg mixture, do it very, very gently. You actually fold them together, not madly whisk them! The butter has to be cooled slightly after melting before you pour it in to give the madeleines a rich, complex flavor.

For that signature hump of madeleines, you need to chill the batter. After all the ingredients are folded (gently!) slide it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours. If you wish, you can even chill the madeleine pan to get that characteristic shape better.

Lemon Madeleines Easy Baking

Baking the lemon madeleines

When the batter is chilled enough, scoop it right into the middle of each mold. You don’t have to spread it around. As the madeleines bake, they do so automatically. 

As I said at the beginning, baking madeleines is easy if you have the correct mold. There are two types of them - metal and silicon. I use a silicon one but if you have the metal one at home, take an extra step. Brush each mold with melted butter. Liberally. 

It hardly takes fifteen minutes for the madeleines to cook, but as the clock reaches the 10-minute limit, I recommend keeping a constant eye on them because they can burn quickly after a certain point.

When the madeleines get that lovely golden hue and are springy to touch, that’s the time to take them out of the oven.  Garnish with slivers of pistachio and lemon glaze and the madeleines are ready to be served!

Lemon Madeleines Easy Baking

Variations of the madeleine recipe

These elegant and summery cakes were a pure delight to make and not just because of their exquisite prettiness. The buttery cake cum cookies also have absolutely the best taste, especially when they’re still warm from the oven.

Plus, like every other cake on earth, madeleines are highly adaptable. If you like a zing to your treats, try the orange madeleines. For those chocoholics, the chocolate madeleine recipe is a match made in heaven. And if you’re looking to up the game, the lavender madeleines are a great choice!

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these lemon madeleines as much as we do!

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Lemon Madeleines in a teacup.

Lemon Madeleines Recipe

Natasha Minocha
These elegant and summery Lemon Madeleines are a pure delight to make. They are exquisitely pretty and have a wonderful buttery lemony taste!
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Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 12 minutes mins
Course Cakes, Cookies, Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 15 madeleines
Calories 105 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp Salt Leave this out if using salted butter
  • 2 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 90 gms Butter, melted and cooled I used salted butter

Lemon Glaze

  • 2-3 tbsp Icing sugar
  • 1-2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Lemon zest and chopped pistachio for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Sift the flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix the lemon zest and sugar with your fingertips till the sugar is fragrant and moist.
  • Beat the eggs and sugar till pale and thick, doubled in volume. Whisk in the lemon juice. Now gently fold in the flour mixture, followed by the butter. Please don't over mix.
  • Cover the batter and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or for up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 200 C. Grease and flour the madeleine molds. If you have a silicone pan, no prep is needed.
  • Spoon the batter into the molds, about three-quarters of the way. There is no need to level the batter. Bake for 12 -15 minutes or until they are golden and tops are springy to touch.
  • Turn them out on a cooling rack. Cool completely. Dip each madeleine halfway into the lemon glaze. Immediately top with chopped pistachios and lemon zest. Let these set for a few minutes and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe has been adapted from Dorie Greenspan's Baking From My Home To Yours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 182IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Barbara Campbell says

    December 14, 2023 at 12:27 am

    1 star
    The mixture was more of a dough rather than spoonable!
    Complete waste of ingredients 😫

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      December 15, 2023 at 4:02 pm

      Oh dear! I'm so sorry this recipe didn't work out for you. Thank you very much for trying it out though.
      Wish you a wonderful Holiday season, Barbara! xx

      Reply
  2. Samantha Hadadi says

    March 25, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    These madeleines are beautiful, Tasha! I love how you decorated them, and the flavours sound so refreshing!

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 26, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      Thank you so much Sam! xoxo

      Reply
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