Description
Red Velvet Madeleines bring French elegance to classic American dessert charm, blending rich cocoa and crimson hues into delicate shell-shaped cookies. Delightful crimson treats promise a perfect balance of light texture and indulgent flavor, enticing dessert enthusiasts with their graceful sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously sift the dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt – into a pristine mixing vessel, ensuring a lump-free foundation for these delicate French treats.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk the melted butter with sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vibrant red food coloring, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using minimal strokes to prevent overmixing and maintain the delicate texture characteristic of madeleines.
- Carefully transfer the batter to a sealed container and refrigerate for precisely one hour, allowing the mixture to rest and develop the signature hump during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and meticulously prepare the madeleine pan by brushing with butter and dusting with flour to ensure effortless release.
- Delicately fill each mold approximately three-quarters full with the chilled batter, taking care to distribute evenly.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden edges and a springy center when gently touched.
- Remove from the oven and allow the madeleines to cool in the pan for a brief moment before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Dust the cooled madeleines with a light veil of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Chill the batter thoroughly to achieve the signature madeleine hump, which requires refrigeration for at least one hour before baking.
- Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk to ensure smooth ingredient incorporation and consistent batter texture.
- Generously grease the madeleine pan with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking and create crisp, defined shell-like edges.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a delicate, tender crumb that’s characteristic of classic madeleines.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 43mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg