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