DARK CHOCOLATE BACON CUPCAKES

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These adventurous cupcakes were a challenge by friends that turned into a great success. Use extra-smoky bacon to really get the salty, rich flavor. -Sandy Ploy, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 22 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, eggs, oil and coffee until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in two-thirds of the bacon., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; dust with remaining cocoa. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tunde Mansur BAKARE
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I just love the idea of chocolate and bacon together. These cupcakes are a must-try for me.


Tayyab gujjar
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I'm going to make these cupcakes for my next party. They're sure to be a hit.


Alyce Tendo
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These cupcakes look so decadent. I can't wait to sink my teeth into one.


Mubarak Miya
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I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but I might make an exception for these.


Asif Chandio
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I've never had chocolate bacon cupcakes before. I'm intrigued.


Henry Testerman
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These cupcakes sound delicious. I'm going to save this recipe for later.


Ismail Hamza
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I'm not sure about the bacon in cupcakes, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Craig Desmond Steenkamp
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I can't wait to try these cupcakes. They look so good.


Malik Athar
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I would definitely recommend trying these cupcakes. They're so unique and delicious.


Faizan Mustafa
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These cupcakes are amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Nadjeshavi Morris
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


iliana estrella
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for me, but I still enjoyed them.


Motalab Poramanik
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These cupcakes are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


AndrewTheGuy
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I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. The chocolate and bacon flavors complement each other perfectly.


Zoe Isaacs
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Aon Kazmi
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I was a bit skeptical about the bacon in cupcakes, but I'm so glad I tried them. They are so unique and delicious.


Madhusudan Roy
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Oh my, I just made these cupcakes and they were divine! The combination of dark chocolate and bacon is simply heavenly.