The Ultimate Maple Bacon Cupcakes Recipe
The distinct combination of savory bacon and sweet maple syrup makes these cupcakes an absolute delight. Here is a detailed, fool-proof recipe for deliciously irresistible Maple Bacon Cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 6 slices of crispy cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the bacon bits.
- In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full with the batter and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and maple syrup and continue beating until well combined.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them with the cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle with additional bacon bits, if desired.
Enjoy Your Maple Bacon Cupcakes
This Maple Bacon Cupcakes recipe is a game changer in the world of cupcakes. Try this recipe and watch your cupcakes vanish within minutes. Let us know your experience in the comments section below and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more exciting recipes.