Maple Bacon Bourbon Cupcakes

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup crispy bacon, crumbled, divided
  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted to get rid of clumps
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps

  • 1
    Prepare cake mix according to directions using the eggs, water and oil.
  • 2
    Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
  • 3
    Fold in one cup of the bacon crumbles.
  • 4
    Using a ice cream scoop, fill a muffin pan (prepared with cupcake liners) 2/3 of the way up with batter.
  • 5
    Bake at 325°F for 18-20 minutes until slightly golden brown on top.
  • 6
    When done, remove from oven, place on wire rack and let cool.
  • 7
    While cupcakes are cooling, prepare frosting.
  • 8
    Using a stand mixer (or a bowl and electric mixer) add the cream cheese and butter together and cream until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • 9
    Add bourbon, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 cup of powdered sugar and beat on low speed. Once powdered sugar is incorporated beat on medium speed.
  • 10
    Continue to add powdered sugar one cup at a time until you reach desired frosting consistency.
  • 11
    Pipe frosting onto cupcake (or just with knife).
  • 12
    Add the remaining 1/2 cup bacon crumbles on top of each cupcake for garnish.

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