Catherine Alioto

Madeleines

Magdalenas

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    12

    madeleines
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
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Tapas Espana

By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

  • About

These sweet little cakes are modeled after the French madeleine. Their shape is unique, however, as they are baked in mini-muffin pans. Delicate in texture and scented with lemon, these cakes are traditionally served at breakfast, or as an afternoon snack with coffee or hot chocolate.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil for greasing
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more for coating the pan
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten</

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

To prepare the muffin pan, brush each well with vegetable oil and lightly coat with granulated sugar.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and juice. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the