Lemon Madeleines

Originating all the way back to 1755 France, Madeleines, simply put, are a small sponge cake featuring a distinctive shell-like shape. Today, madeleines are as popular as ever and are delicious served alongside coffee and tea. Our Lemon Madeleine recipe is no different, helping you experiment with this traditional French staple. 

Be sure to have your Madeleine Pan handy – you will need it! This piece of bakeware was designed for exactly this purpose and comes equipped with small, scallop-shaped molds. Our Madeleine Pan is an excellent retainer of heat, evenly distributing it across the pan to bake the madeleines completely through. 

Our Lemon Madeleines are an extremely versatile recipe and can be prepared for just about any occasion. Whether you are hosting Sunday brunch, or simply want a soft spongy cake alongside your morning coffee, this recipe has you covered. Our Lemon Madeleines can be prepared in just over an hour, serving up to 10+ people at a time. Here are all the ingredients you’ll need and the steps to follow before tackling this recipe. 

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.

In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and lemon zest for 5 minutes or until the mixture forms ribbons.

With a Revolution Balloon Whisk, gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture. Once incorporated, fold the butter in using the same motion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400F with the rack placed in the middle position. Prepare the madeleine pan by greasing it with butter and dusting it with flour.

Fill the madeleine molds up three-quarters of the way and bake for 8-10 minutes. The madeleines should be golden. Set the madeleines on a wire rack to cool completely.