Beautiful Lavender Honey Madeleines

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Delicate French tea cakes kissed with floral lavender and golden honey—an elegant nod to the garden.

Madeleines have always felt like little fairy cakes to me—tender, scallop-shaped, and meant for quiet, meaningful moments. For Mother’s Day, I wanted something extra dainty but still comforting and familiar. These Lavender Honey Madeleines are all that and more.

The soft floral note from culinary lavender pairs beautifully with the richness of honey and a buttery, golden crumb. I like to dust them with powdered sugar or dip the tips in white chocolate for a touch of fancy. Perfect with tea or tucked into a pretty box as a homemade gift, these little cakes bring the garden right to your teacup.

📌 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🌿 Gently floral with real culinary lavender
• 🍯 Sweetened with honey for a warm depth
• 🍋 Crisp edges and tender centers
• 🫖 Perfect for tea parties or edible gifting
• 🎁 Bake-ahead friendly and freezable

📌 Quick Reference Section

• Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
• Cook Time: 9–11 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes
• Servings: 18–24 madeleines
• Dietary Info: Vegetarian

Key Ingredients at a Glance:
Culinary lavender, honey, butter, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, all-purpose flour

📌 Ingredients List

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing pan)
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tbsp honey (preferably local)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp dried culinary lavender (crushed lightly)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
• White chocolate (for dipping, optional)

📌 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

🧈 Prep the Batter

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Let cool slightly.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
3. Whisk in the honey, vanilla, lemon zest, and lavender.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
6. Slowly stream in the melted butter and fold until incorporated.

❄️ Chill the Batter

7. Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight). Chilling helps develop the classic madeleine “hump.”

🍰 Bake the Madeleines

8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a madeleine pan with butter and dust lightly with flour.
9. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each well—don’t spread it out, it will settle on its own.
10. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers spring back when touched.
11. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 2 minutes before turning out onto a rack.

✨ Finishing Touches

12. Dust cooled madeleines with powdered sugar or dip one side in melted white chocolate and let set.

📌 Serving & Pairing Ideas

• Pair with Earl Grey, chamomile, or jasmine tea
• Plate with edible flowers or sprigs of lavender for a garden look
• Wrap in parchment and tie with twine for gifting

📌 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but will keep 2–3 days in an airtight container
• Freezing: Freeze plain madeleines and dust/dip after thawing
• Reheating: Briefly warm in a low oven (250°F) for 5 minutes to refresh texture

📌 Final Thoughts

These Lavender Honey Madeleines are the soft-spoken stars of any spring tea table. Simple enough for everyday delight and fancy enough for a Mother’s Day celebration. I hope they bring sweetness and peace to your home just as they do mine.

💕 If you bake these for your celebration, I’d love to see! Tag me on Instagram @SouthernSoilAndSunshine or drop a comment below with your favorite floral flavor.

🌸 More spring tea party ideas:

• Chamomile Vanilla Panna Cotta Cups
• Rosewater Shortbread Petals
• Blueberry Earl Grey Tea Cakes