Bacon Surprise Cupcakes With Maple Frosting Recipe

Name: Bacon Surprise Cupcakes With Maple Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup bacon drippings, chilled slightly; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup cooked bacon piece; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) yellow cake mix; Frosting; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 pinch salt; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup bacon drippings, chilled slightly
3 eggs
1/2 cup cooked bacon piece
1 (15 1/4 ounce) yellow cake mix
Frosting
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
2 cups powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl blend ketchup, applesauce, cocoa powder, oil or bacon drippings and eggs mixing well.
3
Add cake mix and bacon crumbles whisk for 2 minutes.
4
Place into foil lined cup cake pan.
5
Bake for 18-20 minutes.
6
Remove from oven and cool.
7
Meanwhile beat syrup and butter together 1 minutes till light and fluffy. Add vanilla, salt and sugar and beat an other 2 minutes.
8
Pipe or spread frosting on the cupcakes.
9
Now watch everyone enjoy while they figure the ingredients.
10
If you want to give a hint garnish with some extra bacon pieces.

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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: Cupcakes, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Bacon Surprise Cupcakes With Maple Frosting 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 Surprise Cupcakes With Maple Frosting

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