Bacon Surprise Cupcakes With Maple Frosting |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Felt like I was in Competing in Cupcake Wars! The ingredients from Dining on a Dollar Recipe Contest - Spring 2013 made it tricky to create a dessert. Must say I nailed it! Tender, soft crumb with hint of bacon and topped with Maple frosting complement each other perfectly. The budget ingredient ketchup and applesauce gave the cupcakes a sweetness and added moisture. A MUST MAKE! You won't be disappointed. Ingredients:
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 |
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup |
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 pinch salt |
2 cups powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl blend ketchup, applesauce, cocoa powder, oil or bacon drippings and eggs mixing well.
2. Add cake mix and bacon crumbles whisk for 2 minutes.
3. Place into foil lined cup cake pan.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and cool.
6. Meanwhile beat syrup and butter together 1 minutes till light and fluffy. Add vanilla, salt and sugar and beat an other 2 minutes.
7. Pipe or spread frosting on the cupcakes.
8. Now watch everyone enjoy while they figure the ingredients.
9. If you want to give a hint garnish with some extra bacon pieces.
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