Madeleines Recipe (Gluten-Free)
These homemade GF madeleines are super tasty. They are soft, tender, and perfectly sweet. You can easily bake madeleines at home, as the traditional version. These classic small bites are perfect for dipping into a cup of tea or any occasion.
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About these GF snack ideas
These little shell-shaped cakes are soft, tender, and delicious! They are buttery and slightly crisp around the edges. Here is the link to the amazing financiers recipe for more GF afternoon tea treats.
This classic French dessert requires only a few ingredients and freezes very well. You can coat them with powdered sugar or chocolate. The sponge cakes are perfect for dipping into a cup of tea or for any occasion.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Flour: gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Salt: enhances flavor.
- Butter: unsalted butter, melted.
- Egg: room temperature egg is better.
- Lemon: fresh lemon zest.
How to make GF Easy Homemade Madeleines
Melt the butter in the microwave and set it aside.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla extract at high speed for 3 minutes until pale and smooth. Beat in the lemon zest.
Add the warm melted butter and mix well with a rubber spatula. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
Let the dough rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray, lightly oil, or butter a madeleine pan.
Pour the mixture into the prepared madeleine pan and fill ¾ full, dividing the mixture as evenly as possible.
Cooked for 10/12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before removing.
Dust the madeleines with powdered sugar.
Storing
Madeleines can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them once they have cooled completely, in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy them, warm them slightly in a medium oven before eating or microwave them for about 20 seconds.
Baking tips
Why did my madeleines turn out flat?
This happens when the batter is not chilled or isn’t chilled long enough. If the oven is not hot enough when you first bake them, they will not rise and create the classic hump. Madeleines need an initial burst of heat.
Do I need a madeleine pan?
A madeleine pan is needed to create the famous shell shape. You can bake them if you don’t have one, but it will not be the classic sponge cake with a hump.
Variations
- Lemon Madeleines: glazed the madeleines with lemon icing for an extra lemon flavor.
- Chocolate: coat them with chocolate. Dip half of the madeleine in melted chocolate.
- Spices: add ground cinnamon or cardamom for a spiced version.
For more GF afternoon tea ideas
Gluten-Free Madeleines Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 and 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the microwave and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla extract at high speed for 3 minutes until pale and smooth. Beat in the lemon zest.
- Add the warm melted butter and mix well with a rubber spatula. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Let the dough rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray, lightly oil, or butter a madeleine pan.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared madeleine pan and fill ¾ full, dividing the mixture as evenly as possible.
- Cook for 10/12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before removing.
- Dust the madeleines with powdered sugar (optional).