Maple French Toast & Bacon Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cupcakes:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup cake flour
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1 3.9-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 tablespoon potato starch
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 large egg whites, at room temperature
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
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1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (5 strips)
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For the Frosting:
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1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
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