My husband and I have been terribly missing Greece lately. Painfully, really. I've been conceptualizing this cupcake for some time, pondering the perfect balance of all those great Greek flavors. What I love about Mediterranean sweets (they never call them desserts) is that while ridiculously sweet, they still maintain a rich, nutty flavor.
So this weekend, I finally put it together. All of my favorite ingredients (perhaps its the Greek roots) together in one moist little crumby package!
Dark Clover Honey (from Meli Cafe - on Halsted in Greek Town). Fruity Olive Oil. Warm, Spiced Cinnamon. Creamy, Tangy Greek Yogurt. Toasted, Rich Walnuts. Sweet Oranges. Tart Lemons. Floral Vanilla. How could you not love these flavors?! The smell from the oven was just enough to bring me back and remember all of our great meals, just as I had hoped.
The cake itself, with the Greek Yogurt, Olive Oil, Vanilla, Lemon & Orange Zest would be a gorgeous Sunday morning snack. Topped with smooth and amazing Cream Cheese Frosting, it's been taken to another level. Spiced with Cinnamon and smothered in toasted Walnuts, The Greek has become my new favorite cupcake!
This guy will definitely show up at the next market! Or you can buy him here.
-Candice
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