Maple Bacon Cupcakes

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tablespoon bacon drippings (leave in the fridge until they're solid)
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup minced bacon, cooked and drained

Steps

  • 1
    Cook some bacon in a fry pan (about 6 thick strips). Reserve the drippings and place in the fridge to solidify. Mince a 1/4 cup of the bacon.
  • 2
    Beat the butter and solidified bacon fat together until light and creamy. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and beat well until combined.
  • 3
    Add the egg and beat until incorporated.
  • 4
    Sift the flour, salt, baking soda and powder together.
  • 5
    Add some of the flour and mix, then some of the milk, then continue to alternate the dry and wet ingredients, ending with the dry. Mix until just combined.
  • 6
    Fold in the bacon. Taste and add more maple syrup, flour, or milk if needed for desired taste. Add maple syrup in very small increments; large amounts can break a cake batter.
  • 7
    Scoop into cupcake papers and bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be sure to rotate the pan after the first 15 minutes for even baking.
  • 8
    Frost cupcakes, then sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.

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