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Maple French Toast Bacon Cupcakes

Sweet and French-toast flavor contrasted by the salty bacon. Say Hello to Maple French Toast Bacon Cupcakes!
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Course: Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Kita Roberts

Ingredients

FOR THE CUPCAKES:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 3.9- ounce box vanilla pudding mix instant
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon 5 strips

FOR THE FROSTING:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 strips bacon cooked and chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin.

Prepare the cupcakes:

  • Combine the flours, pudding mix, baking powder, potato starch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl with a whisk.
  • In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars with a mixer on low speed until combined, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Gradually mix in the vanilla and egg whites. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; continue mixing until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the maple syrup and half-and-half, mixing after each addition and ending with flour.
  • Mix until the ingredients are just combined; do not overmix.
  • Fold in the bacon.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool completely.

Meanwhile, prepare the frosting:

  • Beat the cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until creamy.
  • Add the confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon; beat until combined.
  • Spread on the cooled cupcakes; top with chopped bacon, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 558mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g