Maple Bacon Cupcakes with Bourbon Brown Butter Frosting

Name: Maple Bacon Cupcakes with Bourbon Brown Butter Frosting
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons bourbon (optional); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup brown butter (melted); 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for brushing); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1/3 cup buttermilk (substitute sour cream); 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional); 1 1/2 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup brown butter (room temperature ); 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional); pinch salt

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:20min

These maple bacon cupcakes are full of flavor from real maple syrup and then topped with bourbon brown butter frosting and candied bacon for the perfect sweet and salty treat!

Updated at: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:28:45 GMT