Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• Baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup (1 stick), softened
• Brown sugar - ½ cup
• Granulated sugar - ¼ cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Milk - ½ cup
• Maple syrup - ¼ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Cooked bacon - 6 strips, chopped
• Maple syrup (for frosting) - 2 tablespoons
• Butter (for frosting) - ½ cup (1 stick), softened
• Powdered sugar - 2 cups
• Bacon bits - Optional, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. 5.

   Mix in the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.

6. 6.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

7. 7.

   Fold in the chopped bacon.

8. 8.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

9. 9.

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

10. 10.

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

11. 11.

    For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.

12. 12.

    Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until the mixture is smooth.

13. 13.

    Mix in the maple syrup until the frosting is light and fluffy.

14. 14.

    Frost the cooled cupcakes with the maple buttercream.

15. 15.

    Garnish with additional bacon bits if desired.

Nutritional Facts