Summer Barbecue BBQ Cupcakes
Summer Barbecue BBQ Cupcakes are a playful fusion of sweet and savory that will elevate your summer gatherings. These moist cupcakes feature rich barbecue flavors, topped with crispy bacon and fresh green onions for a delightful crunch. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or backyard barbecues, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and bring a fun twist to dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup bacon crumbles (for topping)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in milk and vegetable oil. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- 4. Gently fold in half of the BBQ sauce into the batter.
- 5. Spoon batter into cupcake tins until two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with remaining BBQ sauce. Top with bacon crumbles and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg