DARK CHOCOLATE BACON CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes Recipe - (4.3/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 11

12 slices bacon
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 eggs
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cold
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 dF. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin tins with cupcake liners. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. (or bake in oven - my favorite method). Drain, crumble, set aside. 2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, coffee, buttermilk, and oil. Stir just until blended. Batter will be thin. Mix in 3/4 cup bacon, reserving the rest for garnish. Spoon batter into prepared cups, dividing evenly. 3. Bake in preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange cupcakes on a serving platter. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and sprinkle reserved bacon crumbles on top. Dust with remaining 1 tbsp. cocoa powder. Per Serving: 185 cal; 8g fat (2g sat fat); 4g protein; 27g carb; 1g fiber; 286mg sodium; 23mg chop