Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes

These dark chocolate bacon cupcakes feature unsweetened cocoa powder, strongly brewed coffee, smoky bacon, and buttermilk for a taste-bud adventure.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup cold, strong, brewed coffee
• 12 slices bacon
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place 24 paper liners into two 12-cup cupcake tins; coat liners with nonstick spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Whisk flour, sugar, 3/4 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 3/4 bacon, reserving 1/4 for garnish. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared cups.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. 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.