Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these irresistible Maple Bacon Cupcakes! Featuring moist, fluffy cupcakes infused with rich maple syrup and studded with crispy bits of smoky bacon, this recipe is a showstopper. Topped with a luscious maple cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crunchy bacon bits, these cupcakes bring gourmet flavor to your dessert table in just 40 minutes. With their unique combination of classic comfort food ingredients and indulgent sweetness, these treats are ideal for special occasions, brunches, or anytime you want to wow your taste buds. Perfectly portioned for 12 servings, they’re as flavorful as they are fun to make.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Maple syrup
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 6 slices Cooked bacon, chopped
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 0.25 cups Maple syrup (for frosting)
• 3 slices Cooked bacon bits, for topping

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped cooked bacon until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 11

Add the powdered sugar and maple syrup to the cream cheese mixture, and beat until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.

Step 12

Frost the cooled cupcakes with the maple cream cheese frosting using a spatula or piping bag.

Step 13

Sprinkle each cupcake with bacon bits for a finishing touch.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy your Maple Bacon Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1407.9 grams (1407.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5251

Total Fat 279.80g	359%
Saturated Fat 158.10g	790%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1129mg	376%
Sodium 3906mg	170%
Total Carbohydrate 619.50g	225%
Dietary Fiber 4.90g	18%
Total Sugars 462.10g
Protein 86.50g	173%

Vitamin D 163IU	814%
Calcium 607mg	47%
Iron 13mg	70%
Potassium 1552mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 46.4%