Maple Brownie Cakes with Candied Bacon
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:6
- Calories per serving:1750
Maple Brownie Cakes with Candied Bacon
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:6
- Calories per serving:1750
Corner Café, like so many restaurants, was limited to take-out during much of 2020, and they relied on their bakery for much of the business. A customer favorite that starts with Gold Medal™ Chocolate Brownie Mix helped the bakery keep afloat. Who could resist Neighborhood to Nation contest brownie mini cakes with rich maple frosting, topped with candied bacon?
Ingredient
Brownie Cakes
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, hot, approx. 120°F | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Gold Medal™ Chocolate Brownie Mix (11312) | 3 lb | 10 2/3 cups |
Candied Bacon
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon, thick cut slices | 2 oz | 2 each |
| Brown sugar, packed | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
Maple Frosting
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ Ready-to-Spread Vanilla Crème Icing (11216) | 1 lb 13.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 10 oz | 2 1/2 cups |
| Maple flavoring | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
Instructions
- Brownie Cakes
Pour water into large mixing bowl.
Add brownie mix.
Mix vigorously using wire whisk until batter is fairly smooth.
Spray half sheet pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper; spray parchment paper.
Spread brownie batter in pan.
Bake as directed below and allow to cool.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
17-19 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
20-23 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 9 minutes of baking.
- Candied Bacon
Lay bacon slices on parchment-lined half sheet pan.
Rub brown sugar into bacon slices.
Bake as directed below until golden brown and crispy.
Drain; cool completely. Break into at least 1-inch pieces.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven, low fan* |
325°F |
12-15 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
12-15 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 6 minutes of baking.
- Maple Frosting
Beat frosting and powdered sugar in mixing bowl with paddle attachment until combined.
Add flavoring; mix until blended.
- Assembly
Freeze cooled brownies at least 30 minutes for easier cutting.
Cut 18 brownie cake circles using 3-inch round cutter.
Using pastry bag with large star tip, fill bag with frosting.
Pipe frosting onto 6 brownie circles and then top each with another brownie circle.
Pipe additional frosting onto middle brownie layer and then top with remaining brownie circles.
Pipe a dollop of frosting on top of stacked brownie cake. Garnish with piece of candied bacon.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories1750
- Total Fat48g
- Protein13g
- Total Carbohydrate314g
- Sugars257g
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 cake
Amount Per Serving Calories : 1750
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 112% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1100mg | 46% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314g | 105% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 257g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 13g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 4,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 17,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 9,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice21
