Proust had it right.

It's been years since I tasted a freshly baked Madeline, maybe even more than a decade. Food of the Gods. I am in love.

I took the recipe from Afternoon Delights, omitted the lemon, and substituted cardamom and vanilla bean. Quantities to substitute were a bit of a crap shoot, but my guesses turned out to be right on the mark.



The cakes were extremely flavorful and heady (I think from the aroma, in particular), but still delicate, somehow. I am patiently waiting for an opportunity to make these again!