Maple Bacon Chocolate Cake

Name: Maple Bacon Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder, sifted (I use Hershey’s Special Dark); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1½ teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup very hot coffee; 8oz milk/semi mix of good quality chocolate, chopped; 1/2-2/3 cup heavy cream (use less cream – closer to 1/2 – if you are using a higher milk chocolate ratio, use closer to 2/3 if using more semi chocolate than milk chocolate); 2 tablespoons salted butter; 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/8-1/4 teaspoon maple extract; 2-4 tablespoons milk; 5-6 cups powdered sugar

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Experience the unique blend of chocolate and maple with hints of bacon in this special cake that became a family favorite! Perfect for birthdays or any celebration.

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Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder, sifted (I use Hershey’s Special Dark)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup very hot coffee
8oz milk/semi mix of good quality chocolate, chopped
1/2-2/3 cup heavy cream (use less cream – closer to 1/2 – if you are using a higher milk chocolate ratio, use closer to 2/3 if using more semi chocolate than milk chocolate)
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/8-1/4 teaspoon maple extract
2-4 tablespoons milk
5-6 cups powdered sugar