magdalena
/maɡdaˈlena/ · B2 · noun · f
madeleine
🧁 magdalena = Mary Magdalene's name, borrowed for a small sponge cake
Magdalena is the Spanish form of Magdalene. The French madeleine cake is traditionally said to be named after a cook called Madeleine Paulmier. Spanish took the name as magdalena for this small cake, and also for cupcakes.