{"id":4044,"date":"2013-06-25T15:48:50","date_gmt":"2013-06-25T15:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.com\/?p=4044"},"modified":"2013-06-25T15:48:50","modified_gmt":"2013-06-25T15:48:50","slug":"how-to-make-maple-bacon-cupcakes-for-canada-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4044","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Maple Bacon Cupcakes for Canada Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maple cupcakes with maple buttercream, topped with bacon &#8230; what could be more Canadian? These maple bacon cupcakes are perfect for any Canada day party you may be going to.\u00a0 Here in Canada we celebrate our country&#8217;s independence from Britain on July 1.\u00a0 Maple syrup is an iconic symbol of Canada and can be found at EVERY tourist trap there is!\u00a0 As is the beaver!\u00a0 Check out my post on that, <a href=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4051\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 You must try the real stuff maple syrup, not the brand from the famous Aunt wearing a handkerchief.\u00a0 The real deal is shockingly expensive, but definitely worth it for flavour and taste. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZY4vIUhl3WI\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How to Make Maple Bacon Cupcakes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients: <br \/>&#8211; 2 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)<br \/>&#8211; 2 tsp baking powder (10mL)<br \/>&#8211; 1 tsp baking soda (5mL)<br \/>&#8211; 1\/2 tsp salt (2.5mL) <br \/>&#8211; 3\/4 tsp ground ginger (3.75mL)<br \/>&#8211; 1\/2 cups butter (120g)<br \/>&#8211; 1\/2 cups light brown sugar (90g) <br \/>&#8211; 2 eggs<br \/>&#8211; 2 tsp vanilla extract (10mL) <br \/>&#8211; 1 1\/4 cups maple syrup (313mL) <br \/>&#8211; 1\/2 cups buttermilk (125mL) <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Maple Buttercream (vanilla buttercream w maple extract instead of vanilla extract) Video here -http:\/\/youtu.be\/rjqOTM5icOE<br \/>&#8211; Ateco Tip #827<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Maple Bacon or regular bacon <br \/>&#8211; Bake cupcakes for 20 minutes at 350F<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/DSC_6617blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4066\" title=\"Maple bacon cupcakes\" src=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/DSC_6617blog.jpg\" alt=\"Canada day cupcakes\" width=\"604\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/DSC_6617blog.jpg 604w, https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/DSC_6617blog-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Procedure:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the cupcakes:\u00a0 Mix together the dry ingredients- flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and ground ginger.\u00a0 Set aside for later.\u00a0 In the bowl of stand mixer, or large bowl for a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together.\u00a0 Add the eggs, extract and maple syrup.\u00a0 Mix until incorporated.\u00a0 Slowly add the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and mix in the large bowl until fully incorporated.\u00a0 Bake at 350F for around 20 mins.\u00a0 Set aside to cool. <\/p>\n<p>For the buttercream:\u00a0 I used my regular vanilla buttercream mixture, but instead of the vanilla extract, I used maple extract, which I found in the baking aisle in my local grocery store.\u00a0 You will want to colour half of the buttercream red, and leave half &#8220;white&#8221;.\u00a0 If you have white colouring, you can use that for a more true white colour.\u00a0 Line one side of the piping bag fitted with the piping tip red, and line the other side with the white buttercream. <\/p>\n<p>For the Bacon- prepare the bacon according to package directions.\u00a0 Place on a piece of paper towel to absorb any excess grease, and allow to cool. <\/p>\n<p>Using the two-toned piping bag, apply the buttercream to the top of the cupcakes and place a piece of cooked bacon on top!<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians!!\u00a0 <\/p>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_target addtoany_list\" id=\"wpa2a_1\"><a class=\"a2a_button_facebook_like addtoany_special_service\" data-href=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4044\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_twitter_tweet addtoany_special_service\" data-count=\"none\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4044\" data-text=\"How to Make Maple Bacon Cupcakes for Canada Day\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_google_plusone addtoany_special_service\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4044\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcookiescupcakesandcardio.co%2F%3Fp%3D4044&amp;linkname=How%20to%20Make%20Maple%20Bacon%20Cupcakes%20for%20Canada%20Day\" title=\"Pinterest\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/icons\/pinterest.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Pinterest\"\/><\/a><a class=\"a2a_dd addtoany_share_save\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/share_save\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/share_save_171_16.png\" width=\"171\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Share\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\nwpa2a.script_load();\n\/\/--><\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maple cupcakes with maple buttercream, topped with bacon &#8230; 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These maple bacon cupcakes are perfect for any Canada day party you may be going to.\u00a0 Here in Canada we celebrate our country&#8217;s independence from Britain on July 1.\u00a0 Maple syrup is an iconic symbol of Canada and can be found [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_target addtoany_list\" id=\"wpa2a_2\"><a class=\"a2a_button_facebook_like addtoany_special_service\" data-href=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4044\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_twitter_tweet addtoany_special_service\" data-count=\"none\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4044\" data-text=\"How to Make Maple Bacon Cupcakes for Canada Day\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_google_plusone addtoany_special_service\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4044\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcookiescupcakesandcardio.co%2F%3Fp%3D4044&amp;linkname=How%20to%20Make%20Maple%20Bacon%20Cupcakes%20for%20Canada%20Day\" title=\"Pinterest\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/icons\/pinterest.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Pinterest\"\/><\/a><a class=\"a2a_dd addtoany_share_save\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/share_save\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/share_save_171_16.png\" width=\"171\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Share\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5,160,222],"tags":[768,767,8,774,307,772,773],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4044"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4044"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4074,"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4044\/revisions\/4074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}