Delicious and Savory Bacon-Infused Cupcakes

Indulge your taste buds in this unique twist on classic cupcakes. These Super Baconator Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of sweet and salty flavors. The rich and moist bacon-infused cupcakes are topped with a creamy maple buttercream frosting and garnished with crispy bacon pieces. These cupcakes are perfect for bacon lovers and will impress your friends and family at any gathering. Try this recipe and experience the irresistible combination of bacon and cupcakes!

Ingredients

• For the Cupcakes:
• - 1 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• - 1 teaspoon baking powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• - 2 large eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1/2 cup buttermilk
• - 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• For the Maple Buttercream Frosting:
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 4 cups powdered sugar
• - 1/4 cup maple syrup
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - Crispy bacon pieces, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the cooked and crumbled bacon.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In the meantime, prepare the maple buttercream frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
13. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the maple buttercream frosting.
14. Garnish each cupcake with crispy bacon pieces.
15. Serve and enjoy these delicious Super Baconator Cupcakes!

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