Toffee Madeleines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These little French cakes are my absolute favorite way to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep, you'll have elegant madeleines studded with toffee bits and finished with a cocoa dusting that tastes far more complicated than it actually is. The sesame oil adds a subtle richness while the eggs provide protein and help create that signature tender crumb. They're foolproof, affordable, and honestly, I've never met someone who didn't devour at least three in one sitting. Perfect for a special breakfast or afternoon treat.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 15 gbaking powder
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 3large eggs
- 120 gtoffee bits
- 5 mLpure vanilla extract
- 10 mLsesame oil
- 10 gsalt
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 50 mLtoffee syrup
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until it's light and fluffy.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- 4
Gradually add granulated sugar to the butter, beating until well combined.
Tip: Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by toffee syrup and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for best results.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and sesame oil.
Tip: Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- 7
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 8
Gently fold in toffee bits and confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Avoid overmixing, as this can cause the batter to become tough.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared madeleine mold.
Tip: Use a piping bag or spoon to fill the mold evenly.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Check the madeleines frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 11
Allow the madeleines to cool in the mold for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help the madeleines retain their shape.
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