In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon and stir well
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, sugar and honey and stir vigorously for 2-3 minutes
Slowly pour flour mixture into egg mixture and begin to stir
Add in applesauce, melted butter and vanilla extract and mix until well combined
Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to an hour
Preheat oven to 375 F
Using a basting brush, grease the madeline baking pan with additional butter, making sure to get into all the tiny crevices. Very lightly dust the pan with flour if desired - optional
Pour batter into madeline pan, filling each section almost to the top
Bake for 11-12 minutes
Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack
Lightly dust with powdered sugar and serve with tea
Enjoy!