Vanilla Madeleines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These delicate vanilla madeleines are one of my favorite treats to make when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. They're quick to whip up in just 45 minutes total, and the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry. The butter in these little cakes isn't just delicious, it actually contains fat soluble vitamins that help your body absorb other nutrients. There's something magical about biting into a warm madeleine with its tender crumb and subtle vanilla flavor. They're perfect for afternoon tea, sharing with friends, or enjoying with coffee on a quiet morning.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2large eggs
- 2 mlpure vanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 100 mlplain whole milk
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 4
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
- 5
Add the milk and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- 6
Sift the confectioner's sugar over the batter and gently fold until combined.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly into 12 madeleine molds.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 9
Allow the madeleines to cool in the molds for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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