Maple Bacon Cupcakes Recipe

These Maple Bacon Cupcakes combine the sweet flavor of maple syrup with the savory crunch of bacon, creating a delightful dessert that stands out. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is straightforward and involves basic baking techniques. Topped with a creamy maple frosting and crispy bacon bits, these cupcakes are a unique twist on traditional desserts.

Delicious Maple Bacon Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a moist maple-flavored cake infused with crispy bacon pieces, topped with a rich maple buttercream frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Ingredients: Stir in the maple syrup and milk, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the crumbled bacon.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them generously with the maple buttercream. Top with additional crumbled bacon for garnish.
Serve: Enjoy these unique Maple Bacon Cupcakes as a delightful dessert.