Beer Batter “Dudecakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound thick cut bacon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup Delirium Tremens beer, room temperature (this is important– melted butter will curdle if it's mixed with cold beer)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, if you want a greater kick)
• 4 ounces (half brick) cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon maple sugar (I used India Tree brand, found at Whole Foods)
• 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (I used Stonewall Kitchen brand)
• 1/4 cup halved pecans
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Course: batter

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