These Maple Bacon Cupcakes are a delightful combination of sweet and savory, perfect for bacon lovers. The moist maple-flavored cupcakes are topped with a rich and creamy maple frosting, and they are finished with a bacon garnish for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 large eggs. 1/2 cup maple syrup. 1/4 cup buttermilk. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 6 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled. For the frosting:. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 cups powdered sugar. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Additional cooked bacon bits for garnish.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the maple syrup and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crumbled bacon pieces. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the cupcake batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them with the maple frosting. You can use a piping bag or simply spread it on with a knife. Garnish each cupcake with a sprinkle of additional cooked bacon bits for that extra bacon flavor. Enjoy your delicious Maple Bacon Cupcakes!
