Double Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes

Enjoy the perfect mix of sweet and salty with these Double Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes. The crispy bacon bits make the rich chocolate flavor even better, making these cupcakes a one-of-a-kind and delicious treat for any event.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fold in the sour cream, followed by the semi-sweet chocolate chips and crumbled bacon

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, you can frost the cupcakes with your favorite chocolate frosting and garnish with additional bacon bits if desired

Enjoy your delicious Double Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes