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Maple-Bacon Cupcakes: 1 Amazing Sweet-Savory Treat

Maple Bacon Cupcakes
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These Maple Bacon Cupcakes are a delightful blend of sweet and savory, featuring moist maple-flavored cake, creamy frosting, and crispy bacon bits. A unique treat perfect for brunch or any occasion that calls for a conversation-starting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and maple syrup.
  6. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Pour in half of the milk mixture and mix until just combined.
  8. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and milk mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  9. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  11. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  13. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the maple syrup, mixing until smooth.
  14. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  15. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously.
  16. Sprinkle the crumbled crispy bacon over the frosting.

Notes

  • Cook bacon until very crisp for the best texture when sprinkled on top.
  • Ensure your butter is softened, not melted, for the best cake and frosting consistency.
  • Don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added; this can lead to tough cupcakes.

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