Beer Batter Dudecakes

Ingredients

• For the cupcakes (makes about 24):
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup Delirium Tremens beer, room temperature (this is important– melted butter will curdle if it’s mixed with cold beer)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• For the maple buttercream:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounces (half brick) cream cheese, softened
• 6 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon maple sugar (I used India Tree brand, found at Whole Foods)
• 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (I used Stonewall Kitchen brand)
• For the cayenne praline bacon:
• 1/2 pound thick cut bacon
• 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup halved pecans
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, if you want a greater kick)

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