Eggless Madeleine Recipe | Soft & Fluffy French Shell Cakes | Bakery-Style Madeleines

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with additional flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds nuttiness.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor complexity.

In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar and curd until smooth and creamy.

Add milk, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix well.

Sift in flour, cornflour, baking powder, and salt.

Gently fold to make a smooth, lump-free batter.

Grease madeleine moulds well and lightly dust with flour.

Transfer batter to a piping bag with round nozzle.

Fill each cavity ¾ full.

Bake at 170°C for 10–13 minutes until light golden and springy.

Cool 2 minutes, demould, and transfer to a wire rack.

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