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Monday, August 30, 2010

Madeleine Cupcakes

Never heard of Madeleines?  In my search for new and interesting desserts, I found a recipe for Madeleine cookies.  Madeleines are traditionally a French cookie (that are deliciously soft and cake-like), and are baked in pans similar to cupcake pans.  Only instead of a pan of cups, the cookies are baked in pans covered with little shell shapes.  These yummy cookies lend themselves perfectly to a cupcake transition!  My Madeleine cupcakes are made with powdered sugar IN THE BATTER  (and only a little flour)!  This creates a very light, fluffy cupcake.  Also included is fresh orange zest and a hint of almond.   Each cupcake is swirled with lightly orange cream cheese icing and sprinkles.  Delicious and refreshing!

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