Madeleines: the only cake you need to know how to bake

Why you should love them

Well, they’re extremely easy to make. One of the first recipes that French children get to help out with is making madeleine batter. So why not use them as a great excuse to get your kids baking?

They’re also probably the most versatile cake out there. They lend themselves to almost any flavoring: ranging from orange, honey, rose or even green tea, you can get stay as classic or get as crazy as your heart desires!

Salty madeleines such as sundried tomato, mozzarella, chili pepper or sour cream and onion are starting to make a comeback on the French pastry scene, and are an elegant and original choice for finger food to serve along with wine or cocktails

But the best part about madeleines is that they’re small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, while being rich in enough to satisfy even the most hard-core cake cravings. They also make the perfect after-school snack for kids, who will be more than happy to devour these fragrant, kid-sized cakes!

So here’s what you need to know to make the perfect madeleines.