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Bacon Maple Pound Cake Recipe with Crispy Bacon Bits

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A moist and tender pound cake infused with pure maple syrup and studded with crispy bacon bits, offering a delightful sweet and savory flavor perfect for brunch or coffee breaks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A amber recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crispy bacon bits (about 6 slices cooked and chopped)
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Cook about 6 slices of bacon until crispy (8-10 minutes). Drain on paper towels, then finely chop once cooled. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon or nutmeg.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until just combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Gently fold in ¾ cup of the crispy bacon bits using a rubber spatula.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup bacon bits on top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It is done when the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Do not overmix batter after adding dry ingredients. Cook bacon until very crispy to maintain crunch in the cake. Cover cake loosely with foil if bacon bits start to burn during baking. Allow cake to cool before slicing for clean cuts and to preserve bacon crispness.

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Keywords: bacon pound cake, maple syrup cake, sweet and savory cake, brunch cake, bacon dessert, easy pound cake

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