These cupcakes are epic. They taste like doughnuts and pancakes and everything that\’s good in the world. With a simple one-bowl cupcake recipe and the world\’s most delicious frosting, they might be the fastest way to make everyone at the party happy.
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Things You\’ll Need
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2 ½ cups all purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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½ ground nutmeg
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1 cup milk
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1 cup water
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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2 large eggs
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1 cup butter, softened
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½ cup maple syrup
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6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
Step 1: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Step 2: Stir in the Wet Ingredients
Add the milk, water, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and eggs. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Bake
Add cupcake papers to a muffin tin and fill 2/3 full. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top.
Step 4: Beat the Frosting Ingredients
Add the butter to a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy.
Add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Beat in the maple syrup and remaining vanilla until well combined.
Step 5: Frost & Serve
Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with bacon bits. Enjoy!
