This recipe was written in Spanish and translated automatically. The translation may contain errors. View the original Spanish recipe

Madeleines (French Cupcakes)

Name: Madeleines (French Cupcakes)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Egg (2 pieces); Sugar (1/2 cup); Flour (1 cup); Baking powder (1 teaspoon); Melted butter (1/2 cup); Lemon zest (1 teaspoon); Vanilla (1 teaspoon); Salt (1/4 teaspoon)

by Dana Peredo

No ratings yet

33 viewsTotal time: 57 min

Small, shell-shaped pancakes, light and fluffy, with a hint of lemon and vanilla—the classic French dessert to enjoy with tea or coffee.

Servings: 4
Prep: 45 min
Cook: 12 min
Difficulty: Medium
Category: Dessert, Baking & pastry
Cuisine: French
Serve: Room temperature
Texture: Soft / Tender, Fluffy
Techniques: Bake
Meal: SnackBrunch

Party
Family meal

Tips

Chilling the batter before baking helps the madeleines form their characteristic dome. Here’s a video to help you prepare your recipe.

Ingredients

Egg (2 pieces)
$5.17 MXN
$2.58 MXN/piece
Sugar (1/2 cup)
No price yet
Flour (1 cup)
No price yet
Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
≈ $0.73 MXN
Melted butter (1/2 cup)
No price yet
Lemon zest (1 teaspoon)
No price yet
Vanilla (1 teaspoon)
$0.56 MXN
Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
≈ $0.04 MXN

WaatoPrice

Price reference: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Estimated cost so far

≈ $6.50 MXN

≈ $1.63 MXN per serving

4 of 8 ingredients

priced

50%

Prices are approximate. · Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Some prices may be outdated.

Tools

Mixing bowl
Hand mixer
Grater
Muffin tin
Oven

Steps

1. Beat the egg and sugar5 min
Place the 2 eggs in a bowl and gradually add the half cup of sugar while beating with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Beat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture triples in volume and lightens in color.
2. Add the dry ingredients2 min
Sift together the cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then sprinkle it over the egg mixture little by little, folding it in with gentle, upward strokes to keep the mixture light and airy. Mix just until you can no longer see any dry flour. Here’s a video to show you what sifting is.
Watch this step ↗
3. Add butter and flavorings2 min
Gradually pour the half cup of warm, melted butter over the dough in a thin stream, folding it in with gentle, circular motions as you incorporate it. Then add the teaspoon of lemon zest and the teaspoon of vanilla. Gradually mix everything together until you have a smooth, shiny dough.
4. Refrigerate the dough30 min
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes—this helps the Madeleine form its characteristic bump when baked.
5. Bake12 min
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease the muffin pan (or a madeleine pan, if you have one) with a little butter and flour or nonstick cooking spray, and fill each cup with 1 tablespoon of batter (without spreading it out). Bake until the edges are golden brown and the center feels firm to the touch, about 10–12 minutes. Remove from the pan immediately and place on a wire rack to prevent them from becoming soggy.