Bacon and Maple Syrup Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Bacon and Maple Syrup Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g plain flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 pinch salt; 100 g very soft unsalted butter; 100 g soft light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 75 ml plain yogurt; 75 ml maple syrup; 125 g very soft butter; 300 g icing sugar; 100 ml maple syrup; 6 slices thin-cut streaky rindless bacon; 1 teaspoon oil

Servings: persons

225 g plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 pinch salt
100 g very soft unsalted butter
100 g soft light brown sugar
2 large eggs
75 ml plain yogurt
75 ml maple syrup
125 g very soft butter
300 g icing sugar
100 ml maple syrup
6 slices thin-cut streaky rindless bacon
1 teaspoon oil

1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/350 degrees F and line a 12-cup tin with paper cases.
2
Next fry the bacon rashers in 1 teaspoon of oil until crisp.
3
Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper and allow to cool.
4
Once cool, crumble them to resemble sprinkles.
5
Set aside.
6
In a bowl, combine together flour, baking powder, bicarb and salt.
7
In a 2nd bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
8
Then beat in one egg, followed by half the dry ingredients, mixing well before adding the second egg and the remaining dry ingredients.
9
Mix well.
10
Add the yoghurt and maple syrup, beating and folding to give a smooth batter.
11
Divide the mixture among the cupcake cases and bake in the oven for around 20 minutes until a case tester comes out clean.
12
Turn the cupcakes out on to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
13
To make the buttercream icing blitz the icing sugar and the butter, and then add the maple syrup and mix well.
14
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, top with the buttercream, and adorn with your bacon sprinkles.

1446

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g plain flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Bacon and Maple Syrup Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bacon and Maple Syrup Cupcakes

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