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

The mold

Silicone or metal, that is the question.

When it comes to madeleines, it’s time to put the fancy silicone molds away and instead opt for an old-school, heavy metal mold. This is the only way that you’ll end up with a beautifully golden, slightly crunchy outer shell, and the characteristic lump on top that is the sign of a successful madeleine.