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Lavender Madeleines


Madeleines are my all time favorite cake, a simple to make French cake, that I bought almost daily last time I was in Paris. I have stuffed them with chocolate, added red currants to them and meyer lemon and made them traditionally. This time its a traditional recipe with a dusting of lavender ground with sugar :-) 



Ingredients:
  • 2 eggs
  • 75g sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 90g flour (about a cup)
  • 3g of baking soda
  • 90g melted butter
  • one spoon of runny honey
  • a few drops of vanilla essence 
  • a pinch of lavender
  • 2 tablespoon of sugar 


Method:
  1. melt the butter and keep it to one side
  2. whip the eggs with sugar and salt then slowly add the sifted flour and baking powder and vanilla essence.
  3. Mix until smooth then add the melted butter and honey and leave to chill for 30 minutes or longer
  4. bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  5. grind lavender and sugar together and sprinkle on madeleines don't use a lot of lavender while wonderful can be a little overwhelming 





Have a wonderful fathers day weekend, these are for you Dad, he is very partial to cake well he is my Grandma's son :-) 




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  1. KimJune 17, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    i love madeleines! i usually just get a cake mix and fill the pan with it and it comes out great! hahaha that's my non homemade shortcut method to it. :)

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  2. Krisztina CliftonJune 18, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I love those! I bet they're divine with lavender!

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  3. Nami | Just One CookbookJune 18, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    I love madelines and I ate "store bought" just today. I wish I can bake something like these (with lavender HMMMM!)...

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  4. José ManuelJune 18, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Que delicia de madeleines. Fabulosas.

    Saludos

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  5. TorviewtorontoJune 18, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    this looks fabulous deliciously done Rebecca check out the event in my site
    regards

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  6. Betty ManousosJune 18, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    i have never tried it with lavender.

    those look so delicious!
    have a great weekend!
    betty

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  7. Maris(In Good Taste)June 18, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Oh yes these look delicious! Love the photo of your dad!

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  8. Three-CookiesJune 18, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I have never made these myself. I will surely try, thanks for the inspiration. If you chose this everyday in France, it must have been super delicious

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  9. JoanneJune 18, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    The lavender is such an excellent touch! Really makes the madeleines stand out!

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  10. Belinda @zomppaJune 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I love madelines!

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  11. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJune 18, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    You've inspired me to get out my madeleine pan Rebecca. Love the lavender in yours. I just happen to have a small bag on my shelf.

    Hope you and your family have a wonderful Father's day weekend.
    Sam

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  12. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverJune 18, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    must be full of lavender aroma!

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  13. Lisa | Authentic Suburban Gourmet June 18, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I love madeleines! With the addition of lavendar - simply delish!!! A must make!

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  14. Anna's kitchen tableJune 18, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Ooh they look so pretty!

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  15. ann lowJune 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I bet these Madeleines tastes very good especially with lavender and honey in it.
    Have a nice weekend :)

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  16. Jocie's MomJune 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I imagine those smell heavenly. They look delicious!

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  17. Simply LifeJune 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I've never had this before -it sounds wonderful!

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  18. chow and chatterJune 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Junia oh that would work too he he
    Christina pretty good :-)
    Nami you can do it for sure
    Jose :-) thanks so much
    Torview on my way
    Betty oh thanks same to you Hugs
    Maris he likes having pic taken he he
    three cookies all the best'
    Joanne thanks
    belinda oh me too
    Sam looking forward to seeing yours have a good weekend too
    Sonia :-)
    Lisa thanks
    Anna thanks
    Anncoo thanks so much enjoy the weekend as well
    parsely thanks
    simply life thanks

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  19. Nutmeg NannyJune 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Yum! These are so beautiful...I could for a couple right now :)

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  20. ClaudiaJune 18, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    So very pretty and delicate. Love the idea of the lavender sugar - don't use lavender nearly enough. Sweetness for the dads! Now, where did I put my Madeleine pan?

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  21. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Love these lavender Madeleines! I just need to get the special pan. Yours look delicious!

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  22. AngelaJune 18, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Stuffed with chocolate? I say yes to that!

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  23. chow and chatterJune 18, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    nutmeg nanny they didn't last long he he
    Claudia oh hope you find the pan :-)
    yummy chunklet your a fab baker as well
    angela oh those ones were good

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  24. Angie's RecipesJune 19, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Love that you have added lavender in the madeleines. Yummy!

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  25. Jayanthy KumaranJune 19, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    o..wow..this looks sooooooooooper delicious..:P
    Tasty Appetite

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  26. Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaJune 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I've never made madeleines, but just love them! I am sure that the lavender adds a lovely layer of flavor, Rebecca! I'd have tea with these if they were in front of me!

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  27. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    ive never made madeleines either and I love them too!... but I do have lots of lavender on its way, so i shall no doubt be tempted to make these light and lovely treats x

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  28. LorraineJune 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    These look beautiful and delicious! Funny, just yesterday I was admiring my lavender plan and thinking one of these days I should try and bake with this. Now I know what I can use it in:)

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  29. chow and chatterJune 19, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    angie thanks
    Jay thanks so much
    Roz ;-)
    Dom oh you have a recipe for the lavender then :-)
    Raina thanks and bet you can come up with loads of creative lavender dishes

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  30. Cathy at Wives with KnivesJune 19, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Love your beautiful little French cakes, Rebecca. The bit of lavender makes them extra special.

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  31. teresaJune 19, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    how lovely, i love the lavender flavors, yum!

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  32. chow and chatterJune 19, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    cathy thanks so much
    Teresa :-)

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  33. aipiJune 19, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Oh I adore the aroma of lavender n I am positive I will love these :)
    US Masala

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  34. Tanvi@SinfullySpicyJune 20, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Ooo..havent tried my hand at lavender as yet in desserts though badly want too! Love those madelines..wish could have some!

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  35. purabi nahaJune 20, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    What lovely madeleines! Loved the lavender in them.

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  36. Adrian (Food Rehab)June 20, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Freshly baked madeleines are pure bliss and with lavender would be a treat. I've become addicted to Madeleines with lemon curd on the inside.

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  37. LaurenJune 20, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    My son adores madeleines too. I love the lavender addition, such a good idea. I don't cook much with lavender but always enjoy it.

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  38. msihuaJune 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    How pretty do these look! I love lavender pastries.. My friends think I'm addicted to eating handcream.. I just think they have zero tastebuds :P

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  39. EA-The Spicy RDJune 20, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Yum! I've never made Madelines before, but these sound delicious. Love your addition of lavender. I have tons of it growning in my garden!

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  40. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 20, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    These sound wonderful, Rebecca and I'm saving your recipe. I'd love to try them when my lavender begins to flower.

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  41. BethJune 20, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Those look so good! No wonder you loved them in Paris

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  42. RitaJune 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    How I love this post; madeleines are the ultimate french specialty. I love making them, but you will have to tell me about stuffing them with chocolate, so I can surprise my husband.
    Rita

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  43. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Mmmm love madeleines and yours sounds so delicate with Lavender flavor!!Great way to celebrate Father's day

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  44. NamithaJune 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    love madeleines and lavender sounds wonderful :-)

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  45. Roz @ weightingfor50June 20, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    OOOH...madeleines with LAVENDER!!! What a lovely idea. Thanks Rebecca!!!!!! Love the picture of your Dad!! :)

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  46. Christina KimJune 20, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Madeleines look lovely, and lavender? Sounds tempting and divine to me:)

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  47. IlkeJune 20, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I love madeleines and even Starbucks have started selling them :) Not as good as some of the ones I tried!
    I would love to try this recipe. Where did you get the lavender essence? Just regular grocery store?

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  48. chow and chatterJune 20, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    aipi ;-)
    Tanvi wish u could come over for tea
    purabi thanks
    Adrian oh wow they sound so good
    lauren your son has good taste
    msihua he he your friends are funny
    EA oh you would love them
    Susan oh thanks
    beth t:-)
    Rita I just put a piece of choc in the middle :-)
    malli thank
    namitha thanks
    Roz ;_) wish I could have really given them to him
    Christy thanks
    ilke oh i am in the trend then he he I got the the lavender at a lavender farm in the UK

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  49. The Duo DishesJune 21, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Fancy and pretty. Lavender's so aromatic. Each bite sends the scent shooting to your nose!

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  50. AnandaJune 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    lavender is my new love this is def for me...loove!

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  51. chow and chatterJune 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    the duo dishes so true
    Ananda thanks would love to see how you use it

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  52. Magic of SpiceJune 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    So lovely! I adore cooking with lavender and especially in a sweet treat :)

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  53. chow and chatterJune 21, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    magic of spice yep your ice cream lavender looked divine

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  54. Sneh | Cook RepublicJune 21, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I love these! I am a big fan of lavender in cooking especially baking. I am going to try this with my next batch of madeleines!

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  55. chow and chatterJune 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Sneh oh thanks still have fond memories of your rosemary cookies in Sydney

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  56. Donna ElickJune 25, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    I really want to learn how to use lavender. These look lovely!

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  57. chow and chatterJune 25, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    the slow roasted Italian thanks

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