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Belgian Madeleine

Belgian Madeleine

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A classic of Belgian pastry, madeleines are small, soft, and delicious cakes.

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Recipe from Sanao, DavidL, Kubernan and 33 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Madeleines are a traditional Belgian dessert with delicate and subtle flavors. They are perfect for an appetizer or a snack.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$6.80 $0.14 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

50 people
  • $0.70
  • $0.32
  • $0.11
  • $0.17
  • $0.05
  • $0.83
  • $4.62

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Whisk together the egg whites, egg yolks, and sugar. ≈ 4 min
  2. The mixture should be foamy, but not too stiff. ≈ 3 min
  3. Optional: Add a flavoring (see instructions). ≈ 3 min
  4. Add the sifted flour and baking powder. ≈ 3 min
  5. Mix everything together and add the melted butter. ≈ 4 min
  6. (Optional: Allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.)
  7. Grease and flour the molds. ≈ 4 min
  8. Once the refrigerator is open, fill the molds about three-quarters full using a tablespoon, or even better, a small measuring spoon.
  9. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes at 200 °C for metal or paper molds, and for approximately 12-15 minutes at 190 °C for silicone molds.
  10. Remove it immediately. ≈ 3 min
  11. a piece of orange peel ≈ 3 min
  12. orange blossom water ≈ 3 min
  13. baking flavors ≈ 3 min
  14. lemon extract ≈ 3 min
  15. shredded coconut ≈ 3 min
  16. or, alternatively, almond flour ≈ 3 min
  17. bergamot ≈ 3 min

The bill

Belgian Madeleine

  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • 1 egg yolk$0.32
  • 100 g of powdered sugar$0.11
  • 125 g of flour$0.17
  • 1/2 packet of baking powder: 1 packet = 14 grams per 500 grams of flour$0.05
  • 90 g of butter$0.83
  • a little butter and flour for the molds$4.62

Total$6.80

that's $0.14 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 100 g of powdered sugar
  • 125 g of flour
  • 1/2 packet of baking powder: 1 packet = 14 grams per 500 grams of flour
  • 90 g of butter
  • a little butter and flour for the molds

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