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    Madeleines

    Plump little shell-shaped sponge cakes with a honeyed, buttery crumb and that signature bump.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 12 minCook time
    🍽 12Servings
    🏷 DessertCategory
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    Madeleines are the plump little shell-shaped sponge cakes of French tea time, crisp at the edges with the signature bump on top and a tender, lemony crumb within. Browned butter gives them a subtle, nutty depth.

    Baked in fluted molds and best eaten the day they are made, they are classically dunked in tea or coffee. A light dusting of powdered sugar is all they need — the flavor speaks for itself.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and thick, then stir in the vanilla and lemon zest.
    2. Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold in the browned butter.
    3. Cover and rest the batter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    4. Butter and flour madeleine molds, fill them three-quarters full, and bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the humps form and the edges are golden.
    5. Turn out onto a rack immediately and cool slightly before dusting with sugar.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Resting the batter is what gives madeleines their signature hump. Brown the butter until it smells nutty for that classic deep flavor.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook12 min
    Servings12
    CategoryDessert
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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