Lavender Honey Madeleines with Almond Glaze

Delicately floral, lightly sweet, and irresistibly soft — these Lavender Honey Madeleines are a refined treat that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee. The almond glaze adds an elegant finishing touch to these classic French shell-shaped cakes.

📝 Ingredients:

For the madeleines:

2/3 cup (85g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons honey (preferably lavender honey)
1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, crushed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Zest of 1 small lemon (optional)

For the almond glaze:

1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Sliced almonds and edible dried lavender (optional, for decoration)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Prepare the batter:
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick, pale, and doubled in volume (about 3–5 minutes).
Gently mix in honey, crushed lavender, vanilla, and lemon zest.
Combine:
Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
Slowly stir in the melted butter until smooth.
Cover the bowl and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to allow the batter to firm up.
Bake the madeleines:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a madeleine pan.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each mold — no need to spread.
Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers puffed.
Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the glaze:
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth and pourable.
Dip each cooled madeleine halfway into the glaze.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds and dried lavender if desired. Let set.