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Perfect Bacon Maple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These bacon maple cupcakes combine crispy bacon bits with rich maple flavor and are topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, creating a sweet, smoky, and creamy treat perfect for brunch or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80g) crispy bacon pieces, cooked and chopped
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy on stovetop or in oven, then chop into small pieces and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and maple syrup, mixing until just combined.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in chopped bacon pieces gently.
  8. Spoon batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick for doneness.
  10. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth (2-3 minutes).
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until fluffy and smooth.
  13. Once cupcakes are cooled, frost generously and optionally sprinkle extra bacon bits on top.

Notes

Cook bacon until crispy but not burnt; drain well to avoid soggy cupcakes. Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes tender. Use softened cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting. Chill frosting if too soft before applying. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting. For extra maple flavor, brush a little maple syrup on cupcakes before frosting.

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Keywords: bacon cupcakes, maple cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, brunch cupcakes, sweet and savory cupcakes, easy cupcake recipe

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