Lemon Poppy Seed Madeleines

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Madeleines
Yield: Yield: 24 madeleines
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest, from a medium lemon; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1½ tsp baking powder; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 4 tbsp for pans (optional); 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Preparation info

Yield:
24
madeleines

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Madeleines

By Barbara Feldman Morse

Published 2014

About

The combination of fresh citrusy lemon and crunchy poppy seeds tastes great in a pound cake, so it’s no surprise that this familiar flavor profile is just as appealing in madeleine form. Plus, the smaller size offers a much better chance at portion control!

Ingredients

12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 4 tbsp for pans (optional)

Europe
France
Vegetarian
Cake
Mediterranean
Microwave

Method

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two 12-shell pans with baking spray, or melt an additional 4 tablespoons