Honey & vanilla madeleines

Vegetarian
Honey & vanilla madeleines
35 min.
15
104kcal

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Indulge your senses with these delightful Honey & Vanilla Madeleines, a classic French treat that perfectly marries the sweet notes of honey with the warm fragrance of vanilla. Ideal for dessert, these charming little cakes are not only vegetarian-friendly but also an enticing addition to any afternoon tea or dessert spread. With a light, airy texture and a golden crust, each bite transports you to a quaint Parisian café.

What sets these madeleines apart is their delightful simplicity, calling for just a handful of ingredients you likely have in your pantry. The combination of melted butter and fluffy egg whites creates a beautifully moist cake, while the honey and vanilla extract offer a natural sweetness that’s hard to resist. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up a batch that serves 15, making them perfect for gatherings or simply for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a madeleine mould on hand; tartlet tins work just as wonderfully. As they bake, your kitchen will be filled with an irresistible aroma that will leave everyone eager to taste the fruits of your labor. Once cooled, a light dusting of icing sugar adds a touch of elegance, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these Honey & Vanilla Madeleines, and discover a simple yet exquisite dessert that will charm every palate.

Ingredients

  • 100 flour plain for dusting
  • 100 sugar 
  • 100 butter melted
  •  egg whites whole separated
  • tbsp clear honey 
  • tsp vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas
  2. Butter a 12-hole madeleine mould (use a tiny amount of the melted butter) and dust lightly with flour. You can use tartlet tins if you don't have the a madeleine mould.
  3. Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.
  4. Put the butter, egg yolk, honey and vanilla into a separate bowl and whisk with a fork to mix.
  5. Whisk the two egg whites until stiff. Fold the butter mixture into the dry ingredients until evenly mixed, then fold in the egg whites in two batches using the whisk.
  6. Divide between the prepared moulds and bake for 10-12 mins until golden brown and firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the moulds for a few mins, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories104kcal
Protein3.68%
Fat47.08%
Carbs49.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.49
Glycemic Load
8.94
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2573913093656%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:103.84kcal
5.19%
Fat:5.5g
8.46%
Saturated Fat:3.44g
21.48%
Carbohydrates:12.94g
4.31%
Net Carbohydrates:12.75g
4.64%
Sugar:7.87g
8.75%
Cholesterol:14.33mg
4.78%
Sodium:46.47mg
2.02%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.52%
100%
Protein:0.97g
1.94%
Selenium:2.78µg
3.97%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.52%
Vitamin A:166.6IU
3.33%
Folate:12.51µg
3.13%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.71%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.39%
Vitamin B3:0.4mg
2.01%
Iron:0.32mg
1.79%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.06%