Bacon-Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
Bacon-Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes balance intense cocoa richness with a hint of coffee depth and the crunch of smoky bacon. The buttermilk keeps the crumb tender while the salty-sweet bacon crumbles add contrast to each bite, making them a standout for potlucks, game days, or an adventurous dessert course.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with 24 paper liners; spray the liners with nonstick spray.
- 2
Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
- 3
Whisk flour, sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the center; pour in coffee, buttermilk, oil, and eggs. Stir only until combined. Mix in 3/4 of the bacon; reserve 1/4 for garnish. Divide the batter among the prepared cups.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
Cool in the tins set on a wire rack. When cool, place the cupcakes on a serving platter; frost with your favorite chocolate frosting. Sprinkle the reserved bacon crumbles on top; dust with the remaining 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
- Calories 192.82 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 5.11 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 28.43 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.06 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.48 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.72 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 69.16 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.89 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 17.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.41 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 19.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 8.78 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Bacon Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes is made with 11 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 192.82 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Buttermilk. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 192.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon-Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes healthy?
- Bacon-Studded Dark Chocolate Cupcakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 192.82 calories and 5.11 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.48 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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