Bacon Cupcakes

Bacon Cupcakes

By: CookingWithBacon

Ingredients for the Cupcakes:

• 1-1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1-1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Egg White
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup 2% or Whole Milk
• 4 Strips of Candied Bacon, Chopped - Recipe Here

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk together the Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt. Set aside.
3. In a Mixer, whisk the Butter and Sugar on a high speed until thoroughly combined.
4. Then, add the Egg and Egg White, whisking on medium speed until fluffy.
5. Add in the Vanilla Extract and whisk briefly.
6. Whisk in the Flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the Milk in two parts.
7. Gently fold in the Candied Bacon, being careful to not over-stir.
8. Divide evenly among 12 slots in a muffin tin and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
9. Let Cool 1 hour before use.

Ingredients for the Frosting:

• 1-1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Procedure:

1. Combine the Chocolate and Cream in a microwaveable bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds.
2. Stir until the Chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is a thick, smooth consistency.
3. Stir in the Vanilla Extract and put in the refrigerator for 1 hour before use.

This is also great if you crumble some Candied Bacon over the top of the cupcake like in the video above.  It looks beautiful.

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Thanks

Christian McMahon