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27 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

These classic French butter cakes are made with butter, eggs, and lemon zest, baked in a special fluted mold until their edges rise slightly. They can be stored in the freezer, making them a convenient late-night snack.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Whip the Mixture

8 min

Beat the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and foamy, with increased volume.

2

Add the Dry Ingredients

5 min

Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture. Add the melted butter, grated lemon zest, and vanilla, then fold gently.

3

Chill

30 min

Cover the batter with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the cakes form their characteristic hump.

4

Bake

12 min

Fill the molds and bake in an oven preheated to 200°C / 390°F, until the edges are golden.

Reminder

If you bake the batter without chilling it, the cakes will be flat and will not develop their characteristic hump. Let it rest for 30 minutes. Allergens: Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and milk/dairy (butter).

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