Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Name: Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups cake flour, sifted; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3 eggs, room temperature; 4 cups maple syrup, reduced down to 2 cups; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon natural maple extract; 5 strips applewood bacon, cooked and chopped, plus more for garnish; 6 tablespoons butter; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons natural maple extract; Sea salt, for garnish