Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Chocolate Madeleines, delicate French sponge cakes that melt in your mouth. Their elegant shell shape and rich chocolate flavor create a decadent treat perfect for pairing with coffee or tea. Whether enjoyed plain or elevated with fruit preserves, these madeleines are sure to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a madeleine pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream melted butter and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling each cavity three-quarters full. Bake for 10-12 minutes until they spring back when touched.
- Cool for five minutes before transferring to wire racks; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine (30g)
- Calories: 114
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg