Description
Delicate French madeleines with a rich chocolate base, dipped in vibrant, earthy matcha green tea for a unique and elegant flavor combination.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour madeleine molds.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and thick.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
- Add melted butter and vanilla extract, folding carefully to combine.
- Spoon batter into the molds, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the madeleines spring back when touched.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Melt the dark chocolate and mix the matcha powder in a shallow dish.
- Dip one side of each cooled madeleine in melted chocolate, then immediately dip into matcha powder to coat.
- Place on parchment paper to set.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality matcha for the best flavor and vibrant color.
- Ensure madeleines are fully cooled before dipping to avoid melting the chocolate.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Matcha powder can be sifted before dipping to avoid clumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
