Bacon breakfast cake –Y’all, get ready to treat yourself to something truly special! This Maple Bacon Breakfast Birthday Cake is not just a dessert; it’s a breakfast dream come true. The combination of sweet maple and savory bacon makes for a flavor explosion that’ll have your taste buds dancing. Let’s dive right in and whip up this masterpiece!
The Star of the Show
Check out this beautiful creation! It’s not just a cake; it’s a celebration on a plate.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (plus more for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in the softened butter and mix until it’s nice and crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the crumbled bacon gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, you can whip up your favorite frosting to top it off. Consider a maple buttercream for that extra maple goodness!
- Assemble your cooled cakes with frosting in between and on top. Don’t forget to sprinkle that extra bacon bits for a topping that’ll make everyone swoon!
Now, slice it up and get ready for the cheers and compliments coming your way! This Maple Bacon Breakfast Birthday Cake isn’t just a dessert; it’s an experience that brings everyone to the table. Enjoy every bite!
