Madeleines. Patisserie lover? I think so! We should know what we eat, but when I made these little cakes nobody had an inkling as to what the blip they were! I say Madeleine and they say “what-a-lin?” We can’t let this continue, or I can’t. They were tortured, bribed and coerced into learning the art of the madeleine- my role in this? I am the torturer, briber, and coercer – and not necessarily in that order.
The art of the madeleine is not simply learned, but one bite and it becomes a repetitive affair. They are light but moist, chocolate but oh-not-so-much, indulgent but… yes just indulgent. These little cakes aren’t dunked in heaps of flavour or filled with something or the other, they are simply chocolate. Chocolate that’s not too sharp, not too sweet, but that chocolate that makes you crawl back for just that little bit more.
It’s an easy affair; after all, nirvana is hard for anybody to turn down.
Recipe + Method
80g plain flour
25g cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
100g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter
2 large eggs
Cocoa powder, to dust
Sift the flour and cocoa power together along with the baking powder. In another bowl combine the salt and sugar then whisk in the butter and eggs. Add the dry mixture into the wet and continue whisking until it is fully combined. The mixture may need some fridge time to set to better consistency. I left mine for a few hours but it could be left for longer and even prepared to make the next day or so.
The next day(s) (or hours) preheat the oven to 180C (fan assisted), and butter a madeleine mould, divide the mixture evenly, and make sure not to over fill the moulds. I filled mine a little less than ¾ full. Bake for 12-15 minutes. They will appear plump and will bounce back when touched. Once they are cool dust them in cocoa powder.
These look amazing!!
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Thank you!
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Well done on these- not an easy thing to get right.
They look great
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Thanks Julie, I love the turn out!
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MMMmm chocolate Madelines! How sweet! 🙂
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They were indeed!
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Yum! I love madeleines and these definitely look like a must try. Thanks!
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Me to! They are so light and tasty, thank you for your comment!
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Love madeleine! These look so beautiful.
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Thank you, I definitely agree!
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Oh, these look divine. And the photos are so dreamy. 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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These look so perfect, love their size.
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Dear Charisma,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking it :). I came to yours to have a look and what a lovely find! Your space is totally adorable and you know what? I have been planning to bake Madeleine for last couple of days and I do not have the needed pan. You think yours can be baked in cupcake tray? Any suggested adjustments? Would love to try your recipe!
Love and have a great day!
Pooja
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Hello Pooja, thank you for the lovely comment. Whilst many cake recipes are versatile in that sense, I’m not so sure I’d suggest making the madeleines without the right tray; the cupcake trays may alter the texture of the finished product. I myself have never done this- if it’s your only hope then perhaps make half a batch to test. I’d definitely recommend getting a Madeleine tray though
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Class-Non-Stick-12-Hole-Madeleine/dp/B002XTQDNO
Good luck! I look forward to your results!
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Thanks for the reply Charisma! Will try half the recipe and let you know!
Pooja
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Oh my word I LOVE Madeleines! Just made lemon and pumpkin spice for my daughter’s birthday party and they were a hit. I look forward to trying your recipe!
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yummy!
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These looks really good!
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They taste better!
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they look really good. x
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome, visit my blog too if You are into fashion and travel . :)) x
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This looks so good!
-Vivian
http://www.mixitupwithcurves.com/
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