Bacon frosting may sound quite odd, but it can be a real treat for bacon lovers. It's savory but sweet, creamy and delicious. Use this frosting on top of cupcakes, cakes, cookies, sweet breads, and brownies - it won't disappoint!
- Servings: Each recipe makes about 3-5 cups of frosting.
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces packaged cream cheese
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1⁄2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 5 slices bacon
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 slices bacon
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter, creamy
- 5 slices bacon
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup melted caramel
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 6:
Buttercream Bacon Frosting
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Cream the butter and sugar. In a medium-sized bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar using an electric or hand blender on high speed for about two minutes. Cream until it's light, fluffy, and fully blended.
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Carefully pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Blend again on low speed for about a minute.Advertisement
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Add in the bacon. Chop the bacon into bits before adding to the frosting. Mix in the bacon by blending on medium for about a minute until fully combined.
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Serve. Use the frosting to top off cupcakes, cakes, muffins, brownies, and/or any other desired desserts. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge covered with plastic wrap.Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 6:
Coconut Bacon Frosting
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Whip the powdered sugar, butter, and cream cheese using a hand or electric blender in a medium-sized bowl. Blend on high speed for about two minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Pour in the coconut and vanilla extract. Blend on low speed for a few seconds so the extracts can combine in with the frosting.
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Add the heavy cream and bacon. Chop the bacon slices into inch-sized pieces. Pour the heavy cream into the frosting and toss in the bacon bits. Blend until properly combined.
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Mix in the coconut. Add the shredded coconut into the frosting and blend for about a minute until the frosting is blended fully. The results should be a white colored frosting with the bacon bits.
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Serve. Use the frosting to top off cupcakes, cakes, muffins, brownies, and/or any other desired desserts. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge covered with plastic wrap.Advertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 6:
Maple Bacon Frosting
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Cream the butter and powdered sugar using an electric or hand blender on high speed for about two minutes. Cream it's light and fluffy.
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Carefully pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Blend again on low speed for about a minute.
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Add in the bacon. Chop the bacon into bits before adding to the frosting. Mix in the bacon by blending on medium for about a minute until fully combined.
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Carefully pour in the maple syrup. Blend on low speed for a couple seconds until the syrup combines in with the frosting.
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Serve. Use the frosting to top off cupcakes, cakes, muffins, brownies, and/or any other desired desserts. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge covered with plastic wrap.Advertisement
Method 4
Method 4 of 6:
Chocolate Bacon Frosting
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Cream the butter and powdered sugar using an electric or hand blender on high speed for about two minutes. When it's fully combined, the mixture should be light and fluffy.
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Carefully pour in the evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Blend again on low speed for about a minute.
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Add in the cocoa powder and bacon. Chop the bacon slices into inch-sized pieces. Mix in the cocoa powder into the frosting and toss in the bacon bits. Blend until properly combined. The frosting should resemble a chocolate brown color with the bacon bits.
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Serve. Use the frosting to top off cupcakes, cakes, muffins, brownies, and/or any other desired desserts. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge covered with plastic wrap.Advertisement
Method 5
Method 5 of 6:
Peanut Butter Bacon Frosting
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Cream the butter, sugar, and peanut butter. An electric or hand blender on high speed for about two minutes should do the trick. Cream until fully blended, light, and fluffy.
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Add the milk and vanilla extract. Blend again on low speed for about a minute.
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Add in the bacon. Chop the bacon slices into inch-sized pieces and toss them in the frosting. Blend until properly combined. The frosting should resemble a light brown color with the bacon bits.
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Serve. Use the frosting to top off cupcakes, cakes, muffins, brownies, and/or any other desired desserts. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge covered with plastic wrap.Advertisement
Method 6
Method 6 of 6:
Caramel Bacon Frosting
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Cream the butter, sugar, and caramel using an electric or hand blender on high speed for about two minutes. The results should leave the butter looking light and fluffy.
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Add the milk and vanilla extract. Blend again on low speed for about a minute.
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Add in the bacon. Chop the bacon slices into inch-sized pieces and add them in the frosting. Blend until properly combined. The frosting should resemble a light brown color with the bacon bits.
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Serve. Use the frosting to top off cupcakes, cakes, muffins, brownies, and/or any other desired desserts. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge covered with plastic wrap.Advertisement
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Tips
- When making the caramel bacon frosting, ensure the caramel is not hot and completely cooled after being melted. The frosting could melt and turn liquid-like if the temperature is humid.Thanks
- For the chocolate bacon frosting, consider adding a tablespoon of chocolate syrup or a cup of melted chocolate chips so the frosting can a have more chocolaty taste.Thanks
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy when making the peanut butter bacon frosting for an added crunch.Thanks
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Warnings
- Ensure you blend the frosting completely. If it's not blended correctly there will be powdered sugar streaks into the frosting, which gives it an unpleasant taste.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- Hand or electric blender
- Plastic wrap
- Fridge
References
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