Ingredients
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- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- ⅓ cup + 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs and egg yolk until light in color, then gradually add sugar and beat until thick and pale.
- Whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the melted butter in two additions and chill the batter for at least three hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the madeleine pan.
- Fill each cavity with batter about ¾ full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and springy.
- Cool in the pan for one minute, invert onto a wire rack, and dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality European-style butter. Chilling the batter is crucial for texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian