Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 cup
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup (melted and cooled)
• Granulated sugar - ⅔ cup
• Large eggs - 2
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and butter a madeleine pan.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale.

4. 4.

   Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

5. 5.

   Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined.

6. 6.

   Add the melted butter and fold until smooth.

7. 7.

   Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.

8. 8.

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

9. 9.

   Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before unmolding.

10. 10.

    Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Facts