Easy lemon cake bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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200g flour
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3 eggs
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160g granulated sugar
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1 organic lemon's zest
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Juice from half a lemon
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1 packet of baking powder
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50g milk
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100g melted butter
# Instructions:
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Put the whole eggs and sugar into a stainless steel bowl. Whisk until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
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Using a Microplane zester, scrape off the zest of the lemon and then juice half of it.
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Pour in three-quarters of the milk and whisk together.
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In a different bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder. Sift this into the other bowl and whisk until smooth.
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Stir in the cooled, melted butter, along with the rest of the milk.
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Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill.
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Turn your oven on to 250°C and let it preheat.
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If you're using metal madeleine molds, grease them lightly. Skip this if you're working with silicone molds.
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Using a piping bag, fill the molds about three-quarters full.
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Pop them in the oven, lower the heat to 200°C, and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. They're done once puffed up and golden.
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Take out the madeleines, wait a bit until they're warm, then remove them from the molds. Enjoy them warm or let them cool down.
# Notes:
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To get that classic rise, be sure to let the batter chill properly in the fridge before baking.