Maple Bacon Cupcakes Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 cupcakes
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Calories
502 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Maple Bacon Cupcakes Recipe
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These maple bacon cupcakes are full of real maple syrup and savory bacon bits. You've never had a breakfast cupcake like this!
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 13.25 ounces vanilla cake mix (1 box)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup finely crumbled cooked bacon
For the Candied Bacon
- 12 trips raw bacon about 2 inches long each
- ¼ cup brown sugar
For the Maple Buttercream
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-count cupcake tin with paper liners. Set aside.
- Mix the cake mix, cinnamon, water, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large bowl.
- Add the crumbled bacon and mix to combine.
- Divide the cake batter between the wells of the cupcake tin, making sure to fill each one about ⅔ of the way full.
- Bake the cupcakes for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the pan and allow them to cool on a wire rack before frosting.
For the Candied Bacon
- Place the bacon on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Lightly press 1 teaspoon of brown sugar into the top of each piece of bacon.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is golden brown.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and place it sugar side up on a paper towel to drain any excess grease from the bottom.
- Set aside until ready to use.
For the Maple Buttercream
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, turn the mixer to medium speed and beat until the frosting becomes light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. If the frosting is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
- Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish each with a piece of candied bacon.
Notes
- Storage: Store maple bacon cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Storage: Store maple bacon cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
312IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.003mg
(0%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
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