Beer Batter Maple Bacon Cupcakes

December 26, 2012

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Inspired by the "Spring Break Cupcakes" on 2 Broke Girls, these rich cupcakes feature a chocolaty beer batter cupcake topped with maple buttercream frosting and bits of real bacon.

CUPCAKES:
3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa
2 cups Granulated Sugar
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Pinch of Salt
1 bottle Guinness Draught, room temperature
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
3 Large Eggs
3/4 cup Sour Cream

FROSTING:
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Milk, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Maple Extract
1 pound Powdered Sugar

TOPPING:
1/2 pound Thick Cut Hardwood Smoked Bacon, cooked and crumbled

CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa, sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. In another large mixing bowl, combine the Guinness, melted butter, and vanilla. Beat in eggs,...
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Nutritions

Calories
216

Sodium
82mg
3% DV

Fat
9g
14% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
32g
10% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV