Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Madeleines
Red Velvet Madeleines are a delicious twist on the classic French treat. These heart-shaped confections are soft and moist and have a subtle cocoa flavor. They're the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or simply as an afternoon treat.
Servings: 18 Red Velvet Madeleines
Calories: 138kcal
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Heart-shaped madeleine pan
- 1 ½-inch ice cream scoop
Ingredients
Red Velvet Madeleines
- 1 cup (5 ounces, 142 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (4.75 ounces, 135 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa (See Note 1)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 4 ½ ounces (1 stick, plus 1 Tablespoon, 128 grams) unsalted butter
- Zest of ½ lemon, about ½ teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon red liquid food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray the madeleine pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. (See Note 2)
- Beat the sugar, flour, cocoa, salt, and one lightly whisked egg in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended. Let it rest for 15 minutes. (See Note 1)
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, and let the butter brown lightly, about 15 minutes. Place the pan in an ice water bath until the butter is cool, but still liquid.
- Add the remaining egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, food coloring, and cooled butter to the batter. Beat until thoroughly blended, about a minute. (See Note 4)
- Place the madeleine batter into each cup using a 1 ½-inch ice cream scoop. Bake at 350° F for 14 to 16 minutes or until the cakes are lightly browned around the edges. Unmold onto a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining batter, if any.
- Yield: 1 ½ dozen Red Velvet Madeleines. (See Note 5)
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Notes
- I used regular Hershey's unsweetened cocoa in this recipe.
- Make sure you spray the pan well to ensure the madeleines are easily removed.
- The mixture will be crumbly.
- If desired, the batter can be covered in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to a day.
- The madeleines are best eaten the day they are baked. However, they can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg
