Maple French Toast and Bacon Cupcakes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup cake flour

1 (4 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon potato starch

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 large egg whites, room temperature

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature

1/2 cup bacon, chopped and cooked



FROSTING



1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)



Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.



Place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin.



Prepare the cupcakes:



Combine the flours, pudding mix, baking powder, potato starch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl with a whisk.



In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars with a mixer on low speed until combined, 6 to 8 minutes. Gradually mix in the vanilla and egg whites. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; continue mixing until light and fluffy.Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the maple syrup and half-and-half. mixing after each addition and ending with flour.Mix until the ingredients are just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the bacon.



Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.



Cool completely.



Meanwhile, prepare the frosting:



Beat the cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add the confectioners sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon; beat until combined. Spread on the cooled cupcakes; top with chopped bacon, if desired.





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