French Cakes & Petit Gateau

From madeleines, financiers to caneles, take a food tour around France with me!
 

Classic Madeleines

These classic madeleines are buttery and sweet, with hints of vanilla and a subtle citrus undertone,  perfect for serving with tea or coffee and are a favorite among the French.

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Praline Brown Butter Financier

 This buttery treat is made with roasted almonds, caramelized sugar, and brown butter, which add a nutty and rich flavor to the cake. It's super moist and soft, it's for sure the perfect afternoon treat.

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Maple Madeleines

Maple madeleines offer a unique and flavorful twist on this classic French pastry. Known for its rich, complex flavour profile, these madeleines have a deep, caramel-like taste with notes of vanilla and a subtle hint of smokiness.

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Carrot Cake Madeleines

Carrot cake is a classic dessert loved by many, but have you ever tried it in madeleine form? Carrot cake madeleines combines the flavors of traditional carrot cake with the delicate texture of madeleines, creating a delicious and unique treat. 

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Lemon Madeleines

A citrus twist to the classic madeleines that's perfect for spring and summery days.  Add extra lightness to your madeleines with the tartness and freshness of lemons, it will perfectly balance the butteriness of the madeleine. 

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Dark Chocolate Madeleines

Contrary to popular belief, the bitterness and acidity from the dark chocolate may actually balance the sweetness and butteriness of madeleines. It adds more complexity to flavour of the madeleine, from the initial sweetness to the floral, fruity and slightly acidic notes, adding dark chocolate in madeleines create a supple texture and lingering finish. VIEW RECIPE

Houjicha Madeleines

These houjicha madeleines are a delicious and unique twist on the traditional madeleine recipe.  Houjicha is nutty in flavour, less grassy, but still earthy compared to matcha. If you're not a fan of matcha, these Houjicha madeleines are the perfect alternative.  

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Matcha Madeleines

Matcha madeleines are a delicious and unique twist on the classic French pastry. The matcha adds a deliciously herbaceous and lightly bitter flavour that is balanced with nutty light muscavado sugar. With their vibrant green color and earthy flavor, any matcha lover will fall in love with these madeleines. 

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Clementine Madeleines

The flavor of clementine madeleines is characterized by a bright and zesty taste, with notes of orange and lemon that are well-balanced by their natural sweetness- a fresh and citrusy scent that is both uplifting and energizing. Add extra lightness to your madeleines with clementines, it will perfectly balance the butteriness of the madeleine. 

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Earl Grey Madeleines

What's better than having a cuppa with a madeleine?  Earl Gray madeleines! They are a delicious and unique twist on the traditional madeleine recipe, with subtle notes of bergamot and orange citrus that makes the flavour profile of the madeleine much more sophisticated and refined.

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LEARN HOW TO MAKE SKY HIGH MUFFINS

Muffins are easy to make, but pretty sure we’ve all been there with flat muffins.  We all want our muffins to be like those in the bakery window, with a muffin top and everything! So we’ve shared 4 tips on how to get sky-high muffins- they would never be flat again! 

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Try our scone recipes! A timeless English classic with cream and jam, perfect to go with a cuppa! If you're all for team savoury scones, we've got you covered too!

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