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Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Prep Time

35 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

20 min

CupcakesMedium

Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Sweet maple cupcakes with maple frosting and crispy bacon bits. Sweet meets savory!

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
12
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked crispy
  • For frosting: 1 cup butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp maple syrup

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Make cupcake batter with brown sugar and maple syrup.

  2. 2

    Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cool completely.

  4. 4

    Beat butter; add sugar and maple syrup.

  5. 5

    Pipe onto cupcakes.

  6. 6

    Top with crumbled bacon.

Baker's Tips

  • Cook bacon until very crispy
  • Add bacon just before serving to keep crisp