Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes
This dark chocolate bacon cupcake recipe features unsweetened cocoa powder, strongly brewed coffee, smoky bacon, and buttermilk for a taste-bud adventure.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place 24 paper liners in two 12-cup muffin tins; coat liners with nonstick spray.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk flour, sugar, ΒΎ cup cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Make a well in the center; pour in coffee, buttermilk, oil, and eggs. Stir just until blended. Mix in ΒΎ bacon; reserve ΒΌ for garnish. Divide batter among the prepared cups.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cool in tins set on a wire rack. When cool, arrange cupcakes on a serving platter; frost with your favorite chocolate frosting. Sprinkle reserved bacon crumbles on top; dust with remaining 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)