Brad’s chocolate bacon cakes w/ whiskey maple frosting

Did you know that chocolate bacon cakes with whiskey maple frosting are a popular dessert choice for bacon lovers and whiskey enthusiasts?

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Brad’s chocolate bacon cakes w/ whiskey maple frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 slices Bacon
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cups Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Whiskey
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 2 cups Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Fold in the crumbled bacon.
5. Divide the batter evenly into a greased cupcake pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the whiskey and maple syrup. Gradually add the powdered sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
7. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the whiskey maple frosting.
8. Enjoy your delicious Brad's chocolate bacon cakes with whiskey maple frosting!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.