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Lime and Hibiscus Madeleines

August 3, 2014 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 39 Comments

This classic French madeleine recipe is a favorite in my house. In fact it’s one of the first things I baked for Matt. While he refers to them as cookies, as do many others, they are actually little French butter cakes.

Hibiscus and Lime Madeines via Bakers Royale

Cakes, cookies—whatever. I’m just happy he enjoys them as much as I do. But what’s not to like about a tiny, butter-rich cake that’s browned and crisp on the outside and soft and spongy on the inside?

For this version, I made a lime and hibiscus variation. They turned out the way I intended – bright and citrus-y in flavor with a tiny hint of floral aromatics. Nothing overwhelming, just a subtle flavoring to give these little cakes a summer boost. Of course you can skip the hibiscus and the lime for that matter, but make sure to use a high-quality butter like my favorite, Challenge Butter.

Hibiscus and Lime Madeines from Bakers Royale

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Hibiscus and Lime Madeines by Bakers Royale

A few notes:

  • For the hibiscus, I used dried hibiscus flowers and processed it to a fine grind with a coffee grinder. I purchased dried hibiscus at a Persian market, but you can also find it online at Amazon.
  • Once you mix the batter, make sure to bake it immediately or else the hibiscus may start to tint the batter. On the flipside, for the glaze, the finer the grind the more it will tint the glaze. Keep in mind the color deepens as it sits.
  • Usually I brown the butter for most madeleines, but didn’t for these because I wanted the other flavors to come through more prominently.
Lime and Hibiscus Madeleines

Lime and Hibiscus Madeleines

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoon hibiscus
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 stick unsalted butter (10 tablespoons), melted and cooled
  • Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 2 - 4 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon hibiscus powder
  • Finish
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 2 teaspoon hibiscus petal finely crushed

Instructions

Preparation: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter madeleine pan and dust with flour (use a brush, so every part of every groove is covered), invert and tap out any excess flour.

  1. Place eggs in stand mixer bowl with a whisk attachment, beat until eggs triple in volume, about 3-4 minutes. Slowly add sugar and beat until mixture creates ribbons on the surface when the whisk is lifted, about 2 minutes. Turn off mixer and add in vanilla extract, lime juice, lime zest and hibiscus, then using a sturdy spatula fold until everything is combined. Gently fold in flour and until no streaks of flour are visible. Add in butter and fold until just combined. Fill mold 3/4 full. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and unmold. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. To make glaze: Place confectioner's sugar and 2 teaspoon of lime juice in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Add more lime juice as needed to achieve desired consistency. Sprinkle in hibiscus powder and stir to combine. *Note the longer the glaze sits the deeper the color will turn. Pour 1/2 teaspoon over each cookie and finish with a small sprinkling of grated lime and chopped hibiscus petals.

Notes

  • For the hibiscus, I used dried hibiscus flowers and processed it to a fine grind with a coffee grinder. I purchased dried hibiscus at a Persian market, but you can also find it online at Amazon.
  • Once you mix the batter, make sure to bake it immediately or else the hibiscus may start to tint the batter. On the flipside, for the glaze, the finer the grind the more it will tint the glaze. Keep in mind the color deepens as it sits.
  • Usually I brown the butter for most madeleines, but didn't for these because I wanted the other flavors to come through more prominently.

© Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale
Category: Bars and Cookie Bars

Filed Under: Bars and Cookie Bars, Cakes, Sweet

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Comments

  1. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    August 3, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    So pretty, love the citrus and floral pairing!

  2. Jess @ Sweet Menu says

    August 3, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    I have never eaten a madeleine before but these are just darling! So sweet!

  3. FoodNerd says

    August 3, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    What a fabulous flavour combination! Sounds wonderful, must give them a go.

    FoodNerd x

    http://www.foodnerd4life.com

  4. Stephanie @ A Magpie in the Sky says

    August 4, 2014 at 1:44 am

    WOW! What a flavour combination, sounds so dreamy. I’ve never made Madeleines, this seems like a good excuse to rectify that, they are so trendy at the moment too.

  5. Carrie says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:15 am

    These are beautiful! What great flavors too. I’m a huge fan on madeleines. I think I need to break out my pans and get baking today!

  6. Tanya says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:34 am

    So how much flour is in the madeleines? It’s not listed as an ingredient, though you do mention it in the directions.

  7. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:36 am

    Such gorgeous, delicate madeleines – and what an amazing flavor combo! Love your use of natural hibiscus powder to color that glaze – gorgeous!!

  8. molly yeh says

    August 4, 2014 at 4:44 am

    these are so stunning!!!!! i have a madeleine pan lying around… i need to break it out!

  9. Tieghan Gerard says

    August 4, 2014 at 4:44 am

    I the love the way you styled these. So pretty and rustic at the same time!
    I have never made madeleine cakes before, but these make me want to!

  10. Maria Paris says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:20 am

    Sounds great but you didnt mention the amount of flour!!!

  11. Maria says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:25 am

    GORGEOUS!

  12. marla says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:49 am

    Stunning & perfect treats!!!

  13. Gaby says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:59 am

    So beautiful!

  14. marcie says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:16 am

    I love madeleines, and these are beautiful! I’ve never tried hibiscus, but it sounds wonderful with the lime!

  15. Debra @ Worth Cooking says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Huh. I always thought they were cookies too. These look beautiful (as always).

  16. Ashley says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:30 am

    Completely stunning! The colors + shadows in these photos…amazing.

  17. Heather Christo says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:41 am

    these cookies are just beautiful!!

  18. Naomi Robinson says

    August 4, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Hi Tanya – Thanks for letting me know. It’s 1 cup of flour. Ive updated the recipe.

  19. Naomi Robinson says

    August 4, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Hi Maris – Thanks for letting me know. It’s 1 cup of flour. The recipe has been updated to reflect that,

  20. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    August 4, 2014 at 7:56 am

    Absolutely gorgeous. Love the flavors in these madeleines!

  21. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:24 am

    absolutely beautiful and love the hibiscus and lime zest!

  22. Julie @ Table for Two says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:09 am

    These are SO beautiful and elegant. I would be too afraid to eat them!

  23. Russell from Chasing Delicious says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:12 am

    What a divine flavor combination! I never cease to be amazed at what you can churn out of your kitchen.

  24. Todd says

    August 4, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Stunning, stunning, stunning…I bow down to you!!

  25. Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says

    August 4, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    so beautiful & elegant! love these!!

  26. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    August 5, 2014 at 5:43 am

    These are so lovely. I’ve never baked with hibiscus, would love one of these with my coffee right now!

  27. Katie says

    August 5, 2014 at 5:55 am

    I’ve been trying to get the nerve up to bake with Hibiscus… you’ve inspired me:) Looks delicious.

  28. Kate @ Diethood says

    August 5, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Absolutely stunning! LOVE the flavor combo!!

  29. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Butter cake or cookie, these look so elegant and delicious!

  30. Nancy Long says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    am thinking if I can’t find Hibiscus powder, I could probably use lavender

  31. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

    August 8, 2014 at 3:29 am

    Your pictures are simply amazing. Make the recipe very tempting 🙂

  32. renee (Will frolic for food) says

    August 8, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    well these are completely gorgeous. that hibiscus pink icing is amazing. and now off to try and make a gf version of these beauties!

  33. Benthe says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:18 am

    I love baking madeleines – so easy yet so delicious! This recipe has a nice swing to it, love it 🙂

  34. Meg @ Beard and Bonnet says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:59 am

    These are beautiful!!! I just purchased a madeleine pan not too long ago now I know exactly what I am going to do with it.

  35. Umm Haneefah @The Halal Gourmet says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    It’s okay, you can tell me. You cringe when you hear people call them cookies.

    Kudos on the hibiscus! Flowers are egregiously underused for culinary purposes. Lilacs are easier to source for me, so I think I will try this recipe with those.

  36. Cecily @ Burnt Butter Bakery says

    January 27, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    These look absolutely divine. While I’ve had hibiscus infused drinks, I’ve never thought to use them in baking! I’ll have to give it a try.

  37. maria says

    September 12, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    What a fabulous flavour combination! I have never eaten a madeleine before but these are just darling! So sweet!

  38. Anderson says

    September 12, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    These are absolutely amazing! And you’ve totally convinced me to make it! I love this. You are a total genius.

  39. Gayna says

    June 19, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    How long do they keep?

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