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June 5, 2018

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes

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Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes are the perfect combination of moist, delicate chocolate bourbon cupcakes topped off with decadent maple Maker's Mark bourbon buttercream frosting and then garnished with little pieces of crispy bacon. Perfect savory twist on a sweet treat classic! #bourboncupcakes #makersmark #makersmarkbourbon #chocolatecupcakes #maplebaconcupcakes #bourboncupcakesbacon #makersmarkcake #fathersdaydessert #boozycupcakesalcohol #stpatricksdaycupcakes

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes are the perfect combination of moist, delicate chocolate bourbon cupcakes topped off with decadent maple Maker’s Mark bourbon buttercream frosting and then garnished with little pieces of crispy bacon.

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes on a plate

Whew! Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes .. say that five times fast.  Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes are my latest creation and I have to say, my brand new reason to wake up in the morning.

Wait.. WHAT?  What in the heck are Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes? Let me tell you all about it … Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes are the perfect combination of moist, delicate chocolate bourbon cupcakes topped off with decadent maple Maker’s Mark bourbon buttercream frosting and then garnished with little pieces of crispy bacon. Forget about being the perfect ‘man cupcake’ … hello? Father’s Day, anyone? … these Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes are legit the best cupcakes for just about anyone! #over21yearsoldplease

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes

IS THE BOURBON TASTE SUPER STRONG IN THESE BOURBON CUPCAKES?

The bourbon taste in these Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes is not too strong but you cant taste there is a hint of it in there.  The flavor is more pronounced in the Maple Bourbon Buttercream Frosting than in the cupcakes themselves.

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes Makers Mark

HOW DO I SERVE BOURBON CUPCAKES TO A MIXED CROWD?

It’s completely expected that Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes may not be for everyone in your household or at a party.  To be able to serve up these Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes to both bourbon enthusiasts and non-partakers alike, simply split the batter into two bowl once you have combined all of the ingredients EXCEPT THE BOURBON and then then add only half of the bourbon called for in the recipe.  Same applies for the frosting, simply split the batch and add the bourbon to only one half.  Just remember which cupcakes get the bourbon buttercream and which do not 🙂

HOW DO I MAKE CHOCOLATE BOURBON MAPLE BACON CUPCAKES?

Easy! To make your Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes, start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Adding your flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large mixing bowl.

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes dry ingredients

Stir the dry ingredients around to combine them and then add in the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, bourbon and hot water.  Mix to combine for 1 – 2 minutes and then spoon batter into your cupcake tins, careful to fill cupcake liners only about half way up.

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes tins

Bake for 19-22 minutes, remove Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes from the muffin tin and move to a cooling rack. While your cupcakes are cooling, cook off the bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once bacon is cooked crisp, move bacon to a paper towel to drain the grease. Once the bacon is cool to touch, dice up and set aside.

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes bacon pieces

When cupcakes are completely cool, make your Maple Bourbon Buttercream Frosting. Start by adding softened butter to a large mixing bowl and beating until creamy.  Sift in the powdered sugar and salt, then add in the maple syrup and bourbon and mix to combine. If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar, if it is too thick, add a bit of milk to thin the frosting out. Frost your Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes and then using your fingers, lightly add the bacon pieces to the frosting and lightly press to make sure they stick.

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes with Makers Mark Bourbon

That’s how easy it is to make these Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes. These chocolate cupcakes are moist and decadent and the perfect savory twist on your favorite sweet treat.  And did I mention how perfect these Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes are for Father’s Day?  Just helping you out on that one …

Note: I used Makers Mark Bourbon in this recipe for my Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes.  That’s just my personal choice. If you prefer the taste of another bourbon, feel free to substitute.

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Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes on a plate

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Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes on a plate

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes are the perfect combination of moist, delicate chocolate bourbon cupcakes topped off with decadent maple bourbon buttercream frosting and then garnished with little pieces of crispy bacon. Perfect savory twist on a sweet treat classic, these Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes are amazing!
4.85 from 26 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 36 cupcakes
Calories: 205.8kcal
Author: Heather - A Wicked Whisk

Ingredients

Chocolate Bourbon Cupcakes

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.09 ounce espresso powder packet
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup Makers Mark bourbon
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 cup hot water

Maple Bourbon Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Makers Mark bourbon

Bacon Garnish

  • 6 pieces bacon crispy

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. 
  • Adding your flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large mixing bowl. Stir the dry ingredients around to combine them and then add in the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, bourbon and hot water. Mix to combine for 1 - 2 minutes and then spoon batter into your cupcake tins, careful to fill cupcake liners only about half way up. 
  • Bake for 19-22 minutes, remove Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes from the muffin tin and move to a cooling rack. 
  • While your cupcakes are cooling, cook off the bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once bacon is cooked crisp, move bacon to a paper towel to drain the grease. Once the bacon is cool to touch, dice up and set aside. 
  • When cupcakes are completely cool, make your Maple Bourbon Buttercream Frosting. Start by adding softened butter to a large mixing bowl and beating until creamy. Sift in the powdered sugar and salt, then add in the maple syrup and bourbon and mix to combine. If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar, if it is too thick, add a bit of milk to thin the frosting out. Frost your Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes and then using your fingers, lightly add the bacon pieces to the frosting and lightly press to make sure they stick. 

Nutrition

Serving: 36g | Calories: 205.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.5g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 8.1g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 29.9mg | Sodium: 217.4mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25.8g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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  1. Helene says

    November 4, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    Made these to try and everyone loved them! Batter is liquid which I wasn’t prepared for having to pour it out of a measuring cup, but it really made moist cupcakes. I know your recipe calls for 48 cupcakes and I have a 48 mini cupcake tin, but I wasn’t sure if that was what you used. It might help to let people know the 19 minute bake time is for mini muffins size.

    Reply
    • Michael Kirby says

      January 18, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      Hello Helene, sorry but the recipe makes 36 cupcakes and we use a standard 12 cupcake tin to bake for 19 minutes.

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    September 14, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    ONE OUNCE of espresso powder??? That’s a ton?! Are you sure?

    Reply
    • Michael Kirby says

      January 18, 2020 at 9:35 pm

      You are so right, we made a mistake and corrected it should be the .09 ounce packet.

      Reply
  3. Nic says

    June 12, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    These cupcakes are perfect for Father’s Day for any man with a sweet tooth. Love this idea lady!

    Reply
  4. Eileen Kelly says

    June 11, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    I’m completely drooling over these amazing bourbon bacon cupcakes. My son brought a similar cupcake home and I have been dreaming of them ever since. These are way better. My son loved them

    Reply
  5. Sri Mallya says

    June 10, 2018 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    What an interesting combo. So creative and delicious.Pining it for later.

    Reply
  6. Anne Murphy says

    June 10, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    Maple bourbon buttercream. Wow. I mean, the cupcakes sound interesting, but that frosting!

    Reply
  7. Kim @ Berly's Kitchen says

    June 10, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    Just about any cupcake flavor is good, but these are over the top! I love, love, love these flavors. It’s awesome that you used real bourbon and not an extract. Can’t wait to give these a try!

    Reply
  8. Karyl Henry says

    June 10, 2018 at 8:31 am

    I love cooking with bourbon! It’s definitely strong when you first add it, but cooking/baking mellows out most of that strength. These cupcakes look fabulous, and I would probably eat the frosting and bacon off all of them!

    Reply
  9. Prasanna Hede says

    June 9, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Frosting is killing me,just want it right away! These cupcakes look so delicious.

    Reply
  10. Dominique | Perchance to Cook says

    June 8, 2018 at 11:36 am

    With every word that I read, I started salivating more and more. Chocolate + Bourbon + Maple + Bacon?! It’s basically all of the best flavors in dessert cupcake form. Can you mail me one of these please?!

    Reply
  11. Karly says

    June 8, 2018 at 9:50 am

    What a favor combo! They look amazing!

    Reply
  12. Veena Azmanov says

    June 7, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    I have never tried bacon in cupcakes yet. I am very intrigued by the idea. I love the combination of chocolate and maple and I love anything bourbon… gosh I need to try this…

    Reply
  13. Analida @ ethnicspoon.com says

    June 7, 2018 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    These look so good! I could go for a dozen right now. I love the espresso in the frosting too that is a nice touch. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

    Reply
  14. Anna says

    June 6, 2018 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    Wow! That’s an idea I would never think of! Bacon on cupcakes! I think my other half would love these, and like you’ve said, they would be great for Father’s Day!

    Reply
  15. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

    June 5, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    Oooooh yes! I love adding Maker’s Mark into baked goods! These look so incredibly decadent, and the fact that there’s espresso in there, too, makes me even more excited to give ’em a try 🙂

    Reply

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