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Flavorful Bacon Maple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These cupcakes combine smoky bacon bits baked into a maple-infused batter, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting for a perfect balance of salty and sweet.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g), sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115g), softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (80ml), preferably Grade A
  • ½ cup whole milk (120ml) (use almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (225g), softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240g), sifted
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (60g), softened (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (for frosting), to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Cook the bacon slices in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then chop into small pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the pure maple syrup and chopped bacon bits carefully.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar and maple syrup, beating until fluffy and spreadable. Adjust maple syrup to taste.
  13. Once cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top. Garnish with a small bacon piece if desired.

Notes

Toss bacon bits in a tablespoon of flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to avoid melting. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use vegan margarine, dairy-free cream cheese, and almond or oat milk.

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

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