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Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Lina maywgor

Irresistibly Indulgent Maple Bacon Cupcakes You Must Try!

Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet maple and savory bacon with these Maple Bacon Cupcakes.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons bacon fat/drippings
  • 1 cup cooked bacon crumbles
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup REAL
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup bacon crumbles for frosting

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon: Start by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve the drippings for later, and crumble the bacon once cooled.
  2. Mix the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings, mixing until smooth. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, then gently stir in the crumbled bacon.
  3. Bake the cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Fill each liner about two-thirds full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Cool completely: Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  5. Prepare the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then blend in the maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Finish by folding in bacon crumbles to add texture.
  6. Assemble and serve: Generously frost each cooled cupcake with the maple buttercream and sprinkle additional bacon crumbles on top for a charming finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

  • Choose Quality Ingredients: Use real maple syrup for the frosting to achieve a rich, authentic flavor—avoid imitation syrups that lack depth.
  • Cool Completely: Make sure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting; otherwise, the icing may melt and lose its lovely shape.
  • Perfect Bacon: Ensure bacon is crispy to avoid any sogginess; undercooked bacon can make the cupcakes greasy rather than delightful.
  • Batter Consistency: Don’t overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined; gentle folding ensures a light, fluffy cupcake texture.
  • Storage Tips: Keep uneaten cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days—these Maple Bacon Cupcakes taste best fresh!

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