Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Maple Bacon Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, featuring fluffy maple-flavored cake topped with creamy vanilla buttercream and crispy bacon crumbles. This unique dessert is perfect for any occasion, from brunch to birthdays, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave your taste buds dancing. Experience the magic of combining rich maple syrup with the satisfying crunch of bacon in every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup crispy bacon (crumbled)
- For the Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by maple syrup until well combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fold in half of the crumbled bacon gently into the batter.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with reserved bacon bits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg