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Originally shared on the web 01/24/2022

2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. plus 1 T. baking cocoa, divided
2 c. sugar
1 t. baking powder
2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. strong brewed coffee, cooled
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. oil
12 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled and divided
Garnish: chocolate frosting

In a large bowl, stir together flour, 3/4 cup baking cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center; add eggs, coffee, buttermilk and oil. Stir just until blended; mix in 3/4 of bacon. Spoon batter into greased or paper-lined muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until tops spring back when lightly pressed. Set muffin tin a wire rack to cool. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with remaining bacon and dust with remaining cocoa. Makes 2 dozen.