Mexican Madeleines, known as Magdalenas, are soft buttery cupcakes with hints of fresh orange zest. The madeleines are soft, spongy, and sweet, and best when homemade. These baked treats are typically served for breakfast or before dinner paired with frothy Mexican hot chocolate or cafe con leche. These classic cakes are part of the extensive Spaniard bakery legacy brought to Mexico during the colonization by the nuns.