Tempting Madeleine Recipes from Provence
Provencal Recipes · TasteI have to admit, one of the best parts of living in Provence is the food!
I am sharing today my secret recipe for chocolate Madeleines. I love them with coffee, and they are perfect for a taste of France at breakfast or anytime of day. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Just be careful you don’t eat them all. Here are some recipe variations for these lovely sweets.
Recipes for Madeleines
Lemon & Lavender Honey Madeleines dipped in Chocolate
The perfect treat to share! This recipe makes 30 large madeleines or 48 small madeleines.
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Classic French Madeleines
These tiny French tea cakes make a lovely little snack that won't ruin an appetite. They are also a great finishers after a big meal!
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Madeleines with Orange Blossom Water
If you're looking for a picnic-worthy treat to enjoy in the sunshine (or indoors for a bright flavour reminiscent of springtime), then look no further! These madeleines have gentle citrus notes from the orange blossom water.
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Clementine Madeleines
A génoise type cake batter flavoured with fresh clementine juice and zest make these light and fluffy sponge cakes even more irresistible.
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Lemon Madeleines
A light and airy spongecake often referred to as a "tea cake" highly recognized for it's delicate shell shape with a classic buttery lemon taste.
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