The other day I decided to make some of the husband’s favorite sweets, the famous Madeleine Cakes from France. I know he is capable of sitting down with a platter of over 20 of these and devouring every single one within minutes. It’s definitely his weakness. That and orange flavoured Pimms. And since I’m pretty sure I’d lose my mind trying to make those Pimms cookies I try and make these every so often for a guy that is seriously a saint. He’s just so happy all the time and seems to make those around him happy as well.
The love of Madeleines has definitely been passed on to the next generation!
Recipe:
French Madeleine Cakes
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
3 large eggs
2/3 cup white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. Melt butter in microwave and set aside to cool.
2. In a bowl sift together all the dry ingredients.
3. With the electric mixer beat eggs and sugar together on medium speed until mixture has tripled in volume (about 5 minutes). Then add vanilla and beat to combine.
4. Gently fold flour mixture into sugar/egg mixture with a spatula. Be sure not to overmix!
5. Mix a small amount of egg mixture into melted butter to lighten it. Then fold into the sugar/egg batter in 3 additions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Spoon one tablespoon of mixture into buttered and floured madeleine pans (or even mini muffin pans).
7. Bake in 375 F (190 C) degree oven for 11-13 minutes (or until edges begin to brown).
8. Remove from pan and let cool. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy!
(Recipe found here on the Joy of Baking site)
Jillian In Italy 
I also have a crash on madeleines. I make them a lot, I just love them so much!!!! So I definitely understand your husband 😉
me, too.