Paris hotel Gallicizing cupcake

Cupcakes are as American as apple pie. But the pastry chef from Paris' Hotel Fouquet's Barrière, Claude Ducrozet, is setting out to change that perception.


Starting in October, Ducrozet will introduce artisanal cupcakes at the hotel's Le Lucien Bar. Flavors will include strawberry-lemon, carrot with cream cheese, chocolate, pineapple-mango, and raspberry-pistachio. Each of these creations will be available from morning to night, accompanied by coffee, tea, or a cocktail.