Madeleines
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Madeleines are small, shell-shaped sponge cakes with a distinctive hump on one side, traditionally made from flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, often flavored with lemon zest or vanilla. They originate from the Lorraine region of northeastern France and are famously associated with a pivotal moment in Marcel Proust's novel 'In Search of Lost Time.'
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Madeleines are primarily a source of carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs. A single, standard-sized madeleine typically contains around 100-120 calories.
💡 What's interesting
Beyond their literary fame, madeleines are unique for their baking method: the batter is chilled before being baked in a special mold, which helps create their signature 'bump' as the center rises faster than the edges during baking.