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 light brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted brown butter (melted); 3/4 cup light 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 kosher salt; 1 cup unsalted brown butter (room temperature ); 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional); pinch kosher 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: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:50:22 GMT