Cinnamon Swirl Maple Strawberry Bacon Breakfast Cupcakes
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with these Cinnamon Swirl Maple Strawberry Bacon Breakfast Cupcakes. Each mini cupcake is tender and rich, featuring a luscious swirl of cinnamon and brown sugar for a warm, comforting flavor. Topped with a velvety Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, these cupcakes are further enhanced by the addition of fresh strawberries and a touch of turkey bacon, creating an irresistible sweet-salty combination. Perfect for brunch or a special breakfast occasion, these delightful treats will impress your family and guests alike!
24
Servings
158
Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (Sifted)
Baking powder
1 teaspoon (Sifted)
Baking soda
1 teaspoon (Sifted)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (Sifted)
Salted butter
8 ounces (Softened)
Sugar
1 cup (Granulated)
Eggs
2 (Beaten)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (Pure)
Sour cream
1 1/4 cups (Room temperature)
Ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (For batter)
Brown sugar
1/2 cup (Loosely packed)
Cream cheese
1 lb (Softened)
Maple butter or creamed honey
4 tablespoons (For frosting)
Strawberry jelly
4 ounces (For frosting)
Fresh strawberries
1/4 cup (Hulled and finely diced)
Turkey bacon
1 (12-ounce) package (Cooked and diced)
Maple syrup
1/4 cup (For glazing bacon)
Maple sugar
1 cup (For garnish)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a mini cupcake or muffin pan with 24 mini cupcake liners or a standard-sized cupcake pan with 9 liners, depending on your preference.
2
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
3
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened salted butter and sugar together on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically.
4
Add the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well and scraping sides after each addition. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the sifted dry ingredients alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
5
In a separate small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and brown sugar together. Gently fold this mixture into the cupcake batter to create a swirl effect; do not fully blend it in.
6
Evenly fill the mini cupcake liners with batter, filling each about halfway. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cupcakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If using a regular-sized cupcake pan, bake for approximately 32 minutes. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
7
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, whip the cream cheese and maple butter together in a clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until well combined and light. Fold in the strawberry jelly and finely diced fresh strawberries. Transfer this frosting to a pastry bag and cut a 1/2-inch tip off the end.
8
For the Maple-Glazed Turkey Bacon, cook the turkey bacon in two nonstick skillets coated with olive oil spray over medium heat, turning once to achieve even cooking. Once cooked, lower the heat and gently drizzle the maple syrup over the bacon in both skillets. Continue cooking, turning the bacon frequently, until it becomes caramelized and coated with syrup, being careful not to let it burn. Set aside to cool before dicing into fine pieces.
9
To assemble your breakfast cupcakes, generously pipe the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting onto the top of each cooled cupcake. Evenly distribute and sprinkle the diced Maple-Glazed Turkey Bacon over the frosting, and finish by sprinkling a pinch of maple sugar on top to resemble decorative 'sand'.
Nutrition Information
9g
Fat
15g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon Swirl Maple Strawberry Bacon Breakfast Cupcakes?
These are tender breakfast-themed cupcakes featuring a cinnamon and brown sugar swirl, topped with a maple cream cheese frosting, fresh strawberries, and maple-glazed turkey bacon.
How many cupcakes does this recipe produce?
The recipe makes approximately 24 mini cupcakes or 9 standard-sized cupcakes.
What is the required oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (165°C).
How long should I cream the butter and sugar?
Cream the softened salted butter and sugar together on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
How is the cinnamon swirl created in the batter?
Mix ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a separate bowl, then gently fold it into the cupcake batter without fully blending it to achieve a swirl effect.
What is the baking time for mini cupcakes?
Mini cupcakes should be baked for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What is the baking time for standard-sized cupcakes?
Standard-sized cupcakes require approximately 32 minutes of baking time.
What ingredients are in the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting?
The frosting consists of cream cheese, maple butter (or creamed honey), strawberry jelly, and finely diced fresh strawberries.
How do you prepare the Maple-Glazed Turkey Bacon?
Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet, then lower the heat and drizzle with maple syrup, turning frequently until caramelized.
How much batter should go into each liner?
Each cupcake liner should be filled about halfway with batter.
What is used as a garnish to look like sand?
A pinch of maple sugar is sprinkled on top of the frosting to resemble decorative sand.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are approximately 158 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per cupcake?
Each cupcake contains 9g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
There are 15g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content per cupcake?
Each cupcake provides 2g of protein.
Do I need to sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, you should sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt before mixing.
What type of butter is recommended?
The recipe specifically calls for salted butter that has been softened.
Can I use creamed honey instead of maple butter?
Yes, the recipe lists creamed honey as an acceptable alternative to maple butter for the frosting.
What temperature should the sour cream be?
The sour cream should be at room temperature before adding it to the batter.
How should the eggs be prepared?
The eggs should be beaten and added one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
What is the best way to apply the frosting?
Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag with a 1/2-inch tip cut off the end for generous piping.
What type of vanilla extract is used?
The recipe suggests using pure vanilla extract.
How should the strawberries be prepared for the frosting?
The strawberries should be hulled and finely diced before being folded into the frosting.
Is turkey bacon the only bacon option?
The recipe specifies one (12-ounce) package of turkey bacon.
Should the cupcakes be warm when frosting?
No, you must allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before applying the frosting.
What kind of sugar is used for the cinnamon swirl?
Loosely packed brown sugar is used for the cinnamon swirl mixture.
How do you avoid burning the maple syrup on the bacon?
Lower the heat before drizzling the syrup and turn the bacon frequently during the caramelization process.
How much strawberry jelly is used?
The recipe requires 4 ounces of strawberry jelly for the frosting.
What is the primary flavor profile of these cupcakes?
These cupcakes offer a sweet-savory combination of cinnamon, maple, strawberry, and bacon.
Can these be served for brunch?
Yes, they are specifically described as being perfect for brunch or special breakfast occasions.