Best 4 Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes, a tantalizing fusion of sweet and savory flavors. These cupcakes are not just an ordinary treat; they are an explosion of taste that will leave your taste buds begging for more. The moist and fluffy chocolate cake, studded with crispy bacon bits, is a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Topped with a luscious dark chocolate ganache, these cupcakes are elevated to a new level of decadence. But that's not all; this article also features three additional cupcake recipes that will satisfy every sweet tooth. From the classic Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with their delicate flavor and fluffy texture to the indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes, bursting with creamy peanut butter and chocolate, and the zesty Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes, which offer a refreshing twist with their tangy lemon and sweet blueberry combination, this article has something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure and create delectable cupcakes that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

DARK CHOCOLATE BACON CUPCAKES



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Dark Chocolate. Bacon. What's not to love? Take yourself on a taste adventure and give these a go. They were a challenge by friends that turned into a great success.

Provided by mkecupcakequeen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices bacon
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 eggs
1 cup cold, strong, brewed coffee
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, coffee, buttermilk and oil. Stir just until blended. Mix in 3/4 of the bacon, reserving the rest for garnish. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and sprinkle reserved bacon crumbles on top. Dust with additional cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 285.3 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

DARK CHOCOLATE BACON CUPCAKES



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These adventurous cupcakes were a challenge by friends that turned into a great success. Use extra-smoky bacon to really get the salty, rich flavor. -Sandy Ploy, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 22 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, eggs, oil and coffee until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in two-thirds of the bacon., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; dust with remaining cocoa. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE BACON CUPCAKES



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THIS IS FOR ALL THE BACON LOVERS AND CUPCAKE CREATORS...I THOUGHT OF SO MANY JAP MEMBERS WHEN I FOUND THIS ONE...

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 slice bacon, cooked
2 c all purpose flour
3/4 c unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
2 c white sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c cold, strong, brewed coffee
1 c buttermilk
1/2 c vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F.
  • 2. PLACE BACON ON A BAKING SHEET AND COOK IN OVEN TILL CRISP. REMOVE AND DRAIN ON PAPER TOWELS
  • 3. IN A LARGE BOWL, STIR TOGETHER FLOUR, 3/4 CUP COCOA POWDER AND SALT. MAKE A WELL IN THE CENTER AND POUR IN EGGS, COFFEE, BUTTERMILK AND OIL. STIR UNTIL JUST BLENDED. MIX IN 3/4 CUP OF CRUMBLED BACON, RESERVING REST FOR GARNISH. SPOON THE BATTER INTO THE PREPARED PAPER CUP LINERS, DIVIDING EVENLY.
  • 4. BAKE FOR 20-25 MINUTES OR UNTIL CAKE SPRINGS BACK. COOL IN PAN AND THEN WIRE RACK. FROST WITH YOUR FAVORITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING AND GARNISH WITH A PIECE OF BACON.

DARK CHOCOLATE BACON CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-159368

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 slices bacon
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 eggs
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cold
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 dF. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin tins with cupcake liners. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. (or bake in oven - my favorite method). Drain, crumble, set aside. 2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, coffee, buttermilk, and oil. Stir just until blended. Batter will be thin. Mix in 3/4 cup bacon, reserving the rest for garnish. Spoon batter into prepared cups, dividing evenly. 3. Bake in preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange cupcakes on a serving platter. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and sprinkle reserved bacon crumbles on top. Dust with remaining 1 tbsp. cocoa powder. Per Serving: 185 cal; 8g fat (2g sat fat); 4g protein; 27g carb; 1g fiber; 286mg sodium; 23mg chop

Tips:

  • Mise en place: As with any baking recipe, measuring and preparing all ingredients before starting is essential. This ensures you have everything you need and prevents scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of these cupcakes, so use the best quality dark chocolate you can find. A higher cocoa content (70% or more) will give you a richer flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough, so mix just until the ingredients are combined. A few lumps are okay.
  • Fill the cupcake liners halfway: This will prevent the cupcakes from overflowing during baking.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached: Overbaking will dry out the cupcakes.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Use a piping bag to frost the cupcakes: This will give you a neat and professional finish.
  • Top the cupcakes with a piece of bacon: This adds a salty, smoky flavor that complements the chocolate perfectly.

Conclusion:

These dark chocolate bacon cupcakes are a unique and delicious treat that is sure to impress your friends and family. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a special snack. With their rich chocolate flavor, salty bacon topping, and creamy frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a decadent and unique dessert, give these dark chocolate bacon cupcakes a try!

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