Paleo Maple Bacon Cupcakes with Bacon Fat Buttercream

April 08, 2015

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These delicious grain and gluten free cupcakes are swirled with maple syrup, bacon and topped with Bacon Buttercream! You would never know they are Paleo!

8 Slices Fresh Premium Hickory Smoked Bacon, fat reserved and refrigerated over night. *
2 Cups Almond meal (213g) **
1/4 Cup Coconut flour (26g)
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking powder
1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 Cup Coconut sugar
1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Pure Maple syrup
2 Large eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tsp Maple extract
For the frosting:
1/2 Cup + 1 Tbsp Butter, softened to room temperature
3 Tbsp Bacon fat, refrigerated
1/2 Cup + 2 Tbsp Pure Maple syrup

Place a large pan over medium heat, and cook the bacon until golden brown and crispy. Place a small strainer over top of a glass jar and strain the bacon fat into the jar. You will need to fat to make the...
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Nutritions

Calories
142

Sodium
139mg
5% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV