Mazarin Cakes

Mazarin cakes are a delectable little treat. Dense. Sweet. Baked and served in their own tin foil shells. When I first saw these in a store display case, the icing reminded me of a simple confectioner's sugar icing used for sugar cookies. I was intrigued. The icing does, in fact, taste like confectioner's sugar icing. The cake has a short dough pastry crust. The filling is an almond paste. It is heavy and has texture; very granular. Like eating sugar cookie dough. For those seeking a recipe, there are two on this site.

Just a few bites and the mazarin cake is gone. Luckily, they are sold in packages of four.