Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with these chocolate cupcakes adorned with a luscious maple bacon buttercream. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors. The moist and rich chocolate cupcakes serve as the perfect foundation for the creamy and decadent maple bacon buttercream, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and savory. This recipe also includes variations to suit your preferences, such as a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions, a vegan alternative for plant-based enthusiasts, and a keto-friendly version for those on a low-carb diet. Additionally, discover a delectable selection of frosting flavors to complement the chocolate cupcakes, including classic vanilla, zesty lemon, and luscious peanut butter. Embark on a culinary adventure and create your own personalized masterpiece with these versatile and customizable recipes.
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YUMMY MAPLE BACON CUPCAKES
This recipe was given to me by a close friend. I was headed to a bacon party and the dessert list was quite limited. These cupcakes were eaten before the entrees and disappeared quickly! The bacon is the clincher. It is a must and the buttermilk in the batter makes it taste amazing.
Provided by lucky26
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill 48 mini muffin cups with paper liners.
- Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add to the sugar mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with buttermilk. Mix well after each addition. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full of batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 21 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting, at least 20 minutes.
- Beat butter and shortening together until fluffy to start the frosting. Beat in maple syrup and salt. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle bacon crumbles and raw sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 71.4 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
THE BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
The only chocolate cupcake recipe you'll ever need. We love these for the deep rich chocolate flavor and their moist and springy interiors. It's the perfect cake base for any frosting.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
- Whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together the buttermilk, coffee, oil, eggs and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and beat on low speed just until combined. Scrape down the bowl then add the remaining wet ingredients and beat to combine. Scrape down the bowl and paddle. Increase the speed to medium and beat for a full minute.
- Fill the prepared cupcake tins 2/3 of the way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of each comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly pressed, 15 to 18 minutes.
- For the frosting: Melt the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over simmering water in a medium saucepan. Remove from the simmering water and let it cool until room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, drizzle in the melted chocolate and beat until completely blended. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Decoratively pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.
CHOCOLATE-STOUT CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE-BACON FROSTING
Delicious cupcakes made with chocolate and beer, topped with a cream cheese frosting and, of course, bacon!
Provided by kris
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Bring stout and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted. Mix in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Mix eggs with sour cream in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low until well combined. Add beer mixture slowly, followed by flour mixture, until batter is smooth.
- Divide batter between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- Meanwhile, lay bacon strips on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Baste with 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, covering both sides.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Turn bacon over, baste with remaining syrup, and bake until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes more, watching to make sure not to burn.
- Remove bacon and lay strips on parchment paper so they don't stick to foil upon cooling. Let cool completely, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop into pieces.
- Combine butter and powdered sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple syrup. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 326.7 mg, Sugar 22.5 g
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Chocolate cupcakes are the ultimate party food. Make some for your next party!
Provided by Ladan M Miller
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Chocolate
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
Tips:
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or cocoa powder with a higher cocoa content.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make the bacon bits, cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Then, chop the bacon into small pieces.
- For a creamier buttercream, use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before beating it.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the buttercream onto the cupcakes.
Conclusion:
These chocolate cupcakes with maple bacon buttercream are a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. The chocolate cupcakes are moist and fluffy, and the maple bacon buttercream is rich and creamy with a hint of smokiness from the bacon. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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