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pancake cupcakes with maple bacon buttercream frosting

(43 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Sheila Devor
@dnaexpert
Towanda, KS

Pure pleasure! Who would have thought you could make a cupcake from pancake batter? This moist, delicious cupcake along with the maple bacon buttercream frosting will have you wanting to eat these for breakfast! The sweetness of the frosting and that touch of bacon gives this cupcake the perfect trifecta!

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This is one of those times when bacon really DOES belong in dessert! We loved the maple-bacon flavor in the icing... A great way to start your day!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(43 ratings)
yield 12 Cupcakes
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pancake cupcakes with maple bacon buttercream frosting

  • FOR THE CUPCAKES
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2-3 slice
    bacon, crumbled into batter (optional)
  • FOR THE FROSTING
  • 1 c
    unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    maple syrup
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 slice
    bacon, cooked, cooled and crumbled

How To Make pancake cupcakes with maple bacon buttercream frosting

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a standard muffin pan with liners and then spray the liners with non-stick spray (important step!).
  • 2
    Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; set aside. In a separate medium bowl whisk together the milk and eggs, then stir in the melted and cooled butter. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk together until just moistened and combined. Like pancakes, lumps are okay! Divide the batter between the muffin cups and bake until puffed and firm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes and then remove cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 3
    To make the frosting, use the whisk attachment of a stand mixer to whip the butter on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the powdered sugar a little at a time, waiting until it’s mostly incorporated before adding more. Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, scrape the sides of the bowl and increase the speed to medium-high and whip until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the maple syrup and the vanilla and whip for another minute or so to incorporate. Add the bacon and mix to combine. Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting on the cupcakes. Top with additional crumbled bacon if desired.
  • 4
    NOTE: You can add a couple slices of crumbled bacon to your batter, as well as some maple syrup if you would like to give that cupcake some extra flavor. Just use your better judgment on the amount you want in the batter. Some folks just like a simple pancake batter thats why I have listed the bacon in the batter as being optional. They are delicious both ways. Enjoy! :)
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