MAPLE BACON CUPCAKES

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I tried these as an experiment to see how well bacon would do in a cupcake! I discovered that it did GREAT! These cupcakes are delicious! Every bacon eating man, woman and child will LOVE these! My family and friends do! I do suggest doubling the recipe!

Provided by Casi Williams

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 1/2 Tbsp butter, room temperature
1/2 Tbsp bacon drippings (left in the fridge to become solid)
1 egg
5 Tbsp light brown sugar
4 Tbsp maple syrup
1 1/4 c self rising flour
1/4 c whole milk
1/2 c minced bacon, cooked and drained
FOR THE ICING
4 Tbsp butter, room temperature
2 Tbsp maple syrup.
1 c powdered sugar.
turbinado sugar(sugar in the raw)
coarse grain sea salt
crumbled/pieces of bacon

Steps:

  • 1. * 1) Cook some bacon in a fry pan (about 6 thick strips). Reserve the drippings and place in the fridge to solidify. Mince 1/4 a cup of the bacon. * 2) Beat the crud out of the butter and solidified bacon fat 'till light and creamy. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and beat well until combined. * 3) Add the egg and beat until incorporated. * 4) Add some of the flour and mix, then some of the milk, then continue to alternate the dry and wet ingredients, ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in the bacon. Taste and add more maple syrup, flour, or milk if needed for desired taste. Keep in mind the maple frosting is very sweet, and to add in very small increments for alterations as maple syrup in large amounts can break a cake batter. * 5) Scoop into cupcake papers and bake at 350 F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be sure to rotate the pan after the first 15 minutes for even baking.
  • 2. For the Icing -* Combine the syrup and butter until combined. Add the sugar, a bit at a time, and whip at high speeds until combined. Pipe or spread onto cupcakes. Top with sea salt and turbinado sugar for decoration. Add the crumbled BACON

Hussen Ahmed
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I made these cupcakes Whole30 by using almond flour, coconut sugar, and compliant bacon and they turned out great! The texture was perfect and the flavor was just as good as the original recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because I love maple ba


Ihsan Khosa
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I made these cupcakes paleo by using almond flour and coconut sugar and they turned out great! The texture was perfect and the flavor was just as good as the original recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because I love maple bacon cupcakes and now


emebet adane
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I made these cupcakes keto by using almond flour and sugar-free maple syrup and they turned out great! The texture was perfect and the flavor was just as good as the original recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because I love maple bacon cupcakes


ijaz hayder
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I made these cupcakes low-carb by using almond flour and they turned out great! The texture was perfect and the flavor was just as good as the original recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because I love maple bacon cupcakes and now I can enjoy th


Baal G
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I made these cupcakes vegan by using vegan butter and eggs and they turned out great! The texture was perfect and the flavor was just as good as the original recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because I love maple bacon cupcakes and now I can en


Lokesh Lamsal
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I made these cupcakes dairy-free by using dairy-free milk and butter and they turned out great! The texture was perfect and the flavor was just as good as the original recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because I love maple bacon cupcakes and no


NUMEEYRII NUMEEYRII
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I made these cupcakes gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and they turned out great! The texture was perfect and the flavor was just as good as the original recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe because I love maple bacon cupcakes.


Malaika Hanif
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I made these cupcakes for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get kids to eat bacon and maple syrup. The cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.


Leo B
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in minutes. The maple flavor was subtle and the bacon added a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely recommend these cupcakes for any party or gat


Camil Lusung
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I'm a huge fan of maple and bacon, so these cupcakes were right up my alley. They were absolutely delicious! The maple frosting was perfect and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Furkan Ali
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I'm a beginner baker and these cupcakes were a great recipe to start with. They were easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise. The cupcakes turned out great and everyone loved them! I will definitely be trying more recipes from this w


sharon gilligan
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The maple flavor was subtle and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Kelsie Varvel
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet desserts, but these maple bacon cupcakes changed my mind. The bacon added a nice savory flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the maple frosting. I would definitely recommend these cupcakes to anyone who loves bacon


Faiq Malik
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I love maple and bacon, so I knew I had to try these cupcakes. They were even better than I expected! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely make these again for my next party.


sajid Bashir
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These maple bacon cupcakes were a hit at my party! The combination of sweet and salty was perfect, and the maple frosting was to die for. I'll definitely be making these again!


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