Gluten-Free Vegan Madeleines - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

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TheseGluten-Free Vegan Madeleines are moist and fluffy,and just as delicious as the traditional version! They're crispyon the outside andtenderon the inside, refined sugar free and come together inone bowl. They'resimpleandelegant and great fordessert, asnack, parties, Christmas or afternoon tea!

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Do you need to use a madeleine tin to make madeleines?

At first I was unsure whether the point of the tin was to merely create pretty shapes or whether it had some other culinary purpose, but I did discover that the madeleines tasted particularly special after being baked into these shapes as opposed to being baked into cupcakes.

It turns out, the shape of the tin makes the outside of the madeleines crispy and "buttery", whilst the inside stays beautifully moist and fluffy. So do use a madeleine tinto make these if you can!

How to make this recipe

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

Tip:Use a measuring jugto measure out the plant-based milk.

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Tip: Make sure to grease the tin with plenty of oil, to make the madeleines easier to remove after baking!

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  • Bake for15 minutes.
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Substitutions you can make

  • You can use any type of oil: coconut oil, olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • You can use any type of plant-based milk: almond milk, rice milk, soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk etc.
  • You can use any type of liquid sweetener: maple syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup etc.
  • You can replace the ground almonds (almond meal/almond flour) with ground walnuts.
  • For a nut-free version: replace the ground almonds (almond meal/almond flour) with ground sunflower seeds.
  • You can use plain flourinstead of the gluten-free flour if you’re not gluten-free.

Flavour substitutions

  • You can replace the lemon zest/juicewithorange zest/juice.
  • You can add chocolate chips.
  • You can add dried cranberries.
  • You can add fresh or frozen fruit, such as raspberries or blueberries - for this you can use my Raspberry Madeleines recipe!
  • You can dip them inmelted dark chocolate.

How long do these Madeleines keep for?

These Madeleines taste best when fresh, but keep covered in the fridge for a couple of days.

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Gluten-Free Vegan Madeleines

TheseGluten-Free Vegan Madeleines are moist, fluffyand just as delicious as the traditional version!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Keyword: gluten-free madeleines, refined sugar free madeleines, vegan madeleines

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 madeleines

Calories: 101kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

  • 30 g ( cup) coconut oil (or sub olive or vegetable oil)
  • 120 ml (½ cup) unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 5 tablespoons maple syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 75 g ( cup) ground almonds (almond meal) *
  • 75 g ( cup) gluten-free flour blend (or sub plain flour if not gluten-free)
  • 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

  • Place the coconut oil in a large bowl and melt over a saucepan of boiling water or in the microwave (skip this step if not using any other oil).

  • Once melted, add the milk to the same bowl along with the lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla and ground almonds.

  • Sift in the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.

  • Mix well, adding a tiny splash more milk if it's looking too dry.

  • Transfer mixture into a madeleine tin - make sure to grease the tin with plenty of oil, to make the madeleines easier to remove after baking!

  • Bake in oven for around 15 minutes until golden brown and an inserted skewer comes out clean.

  • Once out the oven, remove from the tin and transfer onto a wire rack to cool.

  • Tastes best when fresh, but keep covered in the fridge for a couple of days.

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Notes

*You can alternatively usealmond flour.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Vegan Madeleines

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Sodium 37mg2%

Potassium 27mg1%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin C 1.7mg2%

Calcium 41mg4%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Branka

    I Mađe them today and even though they were pretty tasty, I wish they crisped up a bit. I had used (50/50) AP GF flour and my own HF flour mix. It may be the temperature or flour... so I will experiment more.
    Thank you for the recipe. Very easy

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    • Rhian Williams

      Thank you so much for sharing! What flours were included in the gluten-free flour blends you used?

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FAQs

Why are madeleines so dry? ›

A few notes on madeleines: You don't want to overbake them, because they will dry out. When you bake them the first time, keep a close eye on them, because if your oven runs hot, they might dry out. Madeleines are meant to have a scalloped front and a hump on the back.

What are Madeleine cakes made of? ›

On a pound of flour, you need a pound of butter, eight egg whites & yolks, three fourths of a pound of fine sugar, a half glass of water, a little grated lime, or preserved lemon rind minced very finely, orange blossom praliné; knead the whole together, & make little cakes, that you will serve iced with sugar.

Do madeleines contain almond? ›

Easy to make and quick to bake, madeleines are mini butter cakes from the Lorraine region of France with a distinctive shell-like shape and hump in the center. Traditional recipes like this one include very finely ground nuts, usually almonds, and many variations are flavored with lemon or citrus.

What is the best material for a Madeleine pan? ›

Aluminum and steel pans conduct heat well and offer even baking results. Since madeleines are prone to sticking, many pans are coated with silicone or similar material as well.

Why does my Madeleine not have a bump? ›

If the madeleines didn't get bumps, it is likely that the batter wasn't cold enough. It is the heat shock of baking a cold batter on a very hot pan that creates the bumps. To ensure the batter is cold enough, make sure to rest it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

How do the French eat madeleines? ›

How do the French eat madeleines? There's really no wrong way to enjoy a French madeleine! They're a favorite during the afternoon “goûter” (snack) time and perfect for dipping into a cup of tea. They're often dusted with powdered sugar or glazed with a light citrus or chocolate coating for an extra touch of sweetness.

Are madeleines unhealthy? ›

Approved by Dr. Thomas Dwan - Madeleines are bad for you. They have some ingredients that by themselves may be good, but when mixed with sugar, fat, and cholesterol, they lose just about all nutritional value.

What are the ingredients in Costco madeleines? ›

Sugar, Enriched Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Butter (cream, salt), Eggs, Natural Flavorings, Canola Oil, Water, Invert Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Baking Powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate).

Are sugar bowl madeleines vegan? ›

Contains Egg, Milk, Wheat. Our Madeleines are baked using a traditional French-style recipe, these buttery-soft, cake-like cookies are the perfect not-too-sweet treat.

What is a proustian madeleine? ›

It is as baked into French language and culture as Lewis Carroll's rabbit hole is in English. In France, a madeleine de Proust is a common expression referring to a smell, taste or sound which dredges up a long-lost memory. For a long time, their Desert Island Discs equivalent was called Madeleine Musicals.

What is the difference between Lady Fingers and madeleines? ›

Madeleines. Just slightly thicker lady fingers in a shell shape and super easy to find. Happy to report I made my tiramisu with madeleines and it was absolutely delicious. You can, of course, make this exact recipe and sub them for lady fingers.

Why do my madeleines taste eggy? ›

using too much can result in a meringue that tastes eggy and sour. To ensure that your meringue is sweet and not eggy, make sure to use fresh egg whites, beat them to soft peaks, add sugar gradually and make sure it's fully dissolved, and use appropriate amounts of vinegar or cream of tartar.

Are Starbucks madeleines vegan? ›

This product is not vegan as it lists 4 ingredients that derive from animals and 4 ingredients that could derive from animals depending on the source.

Do Starbucks madeleines have dairy? ›

Sugar, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Butter (Cream [Milk], Salt), Eggs, Natural Flavors, Egg Whites, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Do you have to use a Madeleine pan? ›

Although a madeleine pan is the only pan that will produce shell-shaped cakes, you can also use a muffin pan to make delicious madeleines. To make madeleines in a muffin pan, generously grease and lightly flour all muffin cups, tapping off the excess. (You can also line the pan with parchment paper cups.)

What can I use as a substitute for a baking Mould? ›

The first thing that comes to mind is to use a muffin tin, though the shape is a bit different. Also, Amazon, your local baking store or craft store (Michaels, for example) sells free-standing silicone and parchment molds if you're looking for something like that.

What is the difference between muffins and madeleines? ›

Muffins are for Spanish the most similar thing to their common madeleines, but muffins come along with add-ins (dried fruit, fresh fruit, aromas, chocolate). The muffins can be sweet or salty and their moulds and bigger than madeleine's.

What can I use instead of cake Mould? ›

Make a cake pan out of aluminium foil

The trick's to draw the outline of any shape that you want by folding foil to create the walls of the pan. You'll then need some more foil to cover the outline and the bottom of the pan. Just like that, you can make any shape and size cake pan!

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