Lemon Madeleines
These lemon madeleines are light, buttery French cakes with a bright citrus twist. Easy to make and perfect for tea-time or dessert, this classic recipe delivers golden, fluffy madeleines every time.
Makes
12 pieces
Ingredients
- 110g all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder from Foster Clark’s
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla essence from Foster Clark’s
- ½ tsp lemon essence from Foster Clark’s
- 100g melted butter, slightly cooled
- For topping:
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix well the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the vanilla and lemon essence until combined.
- Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well until you get a smooth batter.
- Add the melted butter and stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into buttered madeleine moulds, then chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 4 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 190°C and bake for an additional 8 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
- Remove the madeleines from the oven and let them cool slightly, then serve.
For Serving:
Dust the madeleines with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh lemon zest as desired.
Foster Clark’s Tip:
You can easily transform madeleines into any flavour you like using Foster Clark’s wide range of culinary essences.
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