Maple Bacon Donut Cake Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 cup of maple syrup
- 1 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup of milk

Special equipment needed:
- 10-inch bundt cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Grease the bundt cake pan with cooking spray.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Mix until well combined.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt cake pan.

5. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.

7. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.

8. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

9. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the glaze.

10. Drizzle the maple syrup on top of the bacon.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
- 10-12 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 7g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Yellow cake mix can be substituted with white cake mix or vanilla cake mix.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with canola oil or melted butter.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup.
- Powdered sugar can be substituted with granulated sugar.

Variations:
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for a crunchy texture.
- Use chocolate glaze instead of powdered sugar glaze for a chocolatey twist.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for a warm and cozy flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to grease the bundt cake pan well to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the glaze and toppings.
- Use real maple syrup for the best flavor.

Storage instructions:
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Microwave a slice of cake for 10-15 seconds to warm it up.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the cake on a cake stand for an elegant presentation.
- Dust some powdered sugar on top of the cake for a snowy effect.

Garnishes:
- Crumbled bacon and maple syrup are the perfect garnishes for this cake.

Pairings:
- Serve the cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad or yogurt parfait make great side dishes for this cake.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cake is sticking to the pan, run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen it.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the bacon thoroughly before using it in the recipe.

Food history:
- Donuts have been around since the 1800s and were originally called "oily cakes."

Flavor profiles:
- This cake has a sweet and savory flavor with a hint of maple.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the cake as a dessert or a sweet breakfast treat.

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Taste: Sweet, Savory, Smoky, Maple, Bacon