Maple Bacon Beer Cupcakes

Fried vegan bacon, chocolate, and beer!

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • 1 tbsp Vegan Margarine 5 Strips Uncooked Veggie Bacon
  • 2 ¾ Cup Pbr Or Other Light Beer 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar 3 Tablespoons Bacon Infused Browned Butter 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil ¾ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour ½ Cup Cocoa Powder, Du
  • 3 tbsp Bacon Infused Browned Butter, Solid 3 Tablespoons Margarine ½ Cup Vegetable Shortening 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup 2 Tablespoons Non Dairy Milk 3 Cups Powdered Sugar

Steps (5 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Heat the margarine over medium-high heat. Sauté the bacon until crispy, about three minutes on each side. Allow the butter to get foamy and start to brown. Transfer bacon to a plate to cool, letting excess margarine drip off. Set aside. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon-infused browned butter for the batter, then pour the rest into an airtight container and refrigerate to solidify.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Fill a cupcake pan with liners.
    Pour the beer and vinegar in a stand mixer or regular mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar, 3 tablespoons reserved browned butter, maple syrup, canola oil, and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just combined. The batter should be thick, but pourable.

  4. 4

    Using a cupcake scoop or measuring cup, fill each liner ⅔ full. Bake for 18 minutes, or until the tops are firm and a toothpick comes out clean. Let sit in the pan on the stove for 3-4 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

  5. 5

    Cream together the bacon-infused browned butter, margarine, and shortening in a stand mixer or with handheld beaters. Add the maple syrup and milk. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and beat the frosting until light and fluffy, 6-8 minutes.

    Pipe or spread the frosting on the cupcakes. Slice cooked and cooled bacon into 1-inch pieces for garnish.