Ok, these cupcakes are kind of hardcore. I mean, there’s meat on them. Bacon, specifically. And when you add bacon to desserts not only do they turn hardcore, but they suddenly they become interesting to men. So what I am saying is that if you’re looking for a man, maybe make a bacon necklace or something. Just an idea. I asked on facebook a while back if you thought bacon belonged on dessert and the decision was split about 50/50… So I decided to make some cupcakes where the meat is not totally necessary. Optional meat. There is a lot going on with these cupcakes…They’re Chocolate Chip Banana Cupcakes, with Peanut Butter Frosting topped with Brown Sugar Candied Bacon. They’re a literal and figurative mouthful. And if bacon on a cupcake isn’t your thing you can totally get your garnish on with a pretzel… See? So let’s get this party started… First you will need some mashed bananas. Hello…it’s a banana cupcake. Also, I use this “Cultured Buttermilk Blend” for a lot of my cake baking that calls for buttermilk…It lasts for a while and I don’t always have buttermilk on-hand. Mix up your cupcake batter… Then add in your mashed bananas… And finally some mini chocolate chips… Coating the chips in a little flour helps them not sink to the bottom. Fill your liners up about 2/3 full and bake away! Here’s how they will look when they’re done… Now let’s get to the meat of the cupcake… Line a baking sheet with foil and then place a cooling rack inside the pan. Mix up some dark brown sugar and a little bit of pepper in a shallow dish… Coat your bacon in the sugar mixture. And place it on your rack in a single layer. Here’s the deal..while this is baking it might smoke a little…so turn your vent on. When the sugar melts and drips, it can get a little smelly-ish. Just a warning. And only if you’re feeling meaty, garnish your cupcake with the sweet, candied bacon. Or just say no and stick a few pretzels on there…either way, you’re gonna love this cupcake! Helpful tip… Out of buttermilk?
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