In case you haven’t already guessed, one of the perks of living in Paris is the unlimited access to French pastries. Until you’ve experienced it, though, it’s just not possible to imagine how incredible the sweets are here. Macaron from Ladurée, a rose and raspberry tarte from Pierre Hermé, Opéra from Dalloyau- never mind the hundreds of “unknown” neighborhood patisseries peppered throughout the city. I spent my first few months years here literally eating my way from arrondissement to arrondissement. I have to say, though, that even though I adore the refined complexities of a delicious millefeuille just as much as the next girl, sometimes I get a hankering for an old-fashioned American cupcake. You know what I mean- a big, sweet, insanely decorated, in-yo’-face cupcake, preferably wolfed down with a cold glass of milk. I used to have to curb these cravings until I was back in the U.S., but slowly but surely, cupcake joints are popping up around Paris:
Coupe Foudre
39, Rue de Montreuil,
75011, Paris
(Their tagline says it all, “Champagne, Cupcakes and Rock’n’Roll”)
cupcakes and co.
25, rue de la forge royale
75011 Paris
Berko
(website apparently coming soon)
23 rue Rambuteau, Paris
75004
And for the real purists, or if you prefer to DIY your C-A-K-E, take a look at:
Little Miss Cupcake. She’s the reining American queen of cupcakes in Paris, and has some great recipes on her blog.
Enjoy!
Hi,
I am just catching up on my blog reading - yours is one I check in with at least once a week even though it’s been ages since I was a blushing bride! - and was DELIGHTED to see this post. Thanks so much for putting a spotlight on cupcakes in Paris, and for the inclusion of Little Miss Cupcake!
That’s a lovely review of Cat’s cupcakes! She’s the only American I know of in the Paris area who makes beautiful AND delicious cupcakes, the “American way!” GO CAT!!!!
I’ve heard only great things about Little Miss Cupcakes - this post makes we want to try them even more. But I’ve tasted Cupcakes and Co cupcakes and they were - extremely disappointing. I don’t know anyone with a sweet tooth who would approve of those. There’s a new cupcake maker a friend tried, Pop Cupcakes, which I loved! I think along with Little Miss Cupcake, they’re the best in town.
After reading this blog with great interest, I must say I’ve tried many cupcakes in Paris & I’ve found many of the sponges have been stale & the flavours totally unbalanced. I believe I’ve found the best cupcakes in Paris, Petite Charlotte’s on Avenue Parmentier. Every cake is freshly baked to order & you can’t fault the presentation or the combination of flavours. The hardest choice for me was which cakes to choose. The fact that Charlotte is a professional Chef is evident in her work. So if you & your friends are looking for that real treat or looking for pudding ideals I highly recommend a selection box of Petite Charlotte’s cupcakes.
for that icing, i bending on my vanilla flavoring to own icing an excellent-vanilla flavouring, and give a little color. they switched out A-MAZING!