This is my ultimate guys sweet treat, The Man Cake! Inspired by all of my boyfriend's favorite things...tihs is a cupcake he can't wait to take to work! It all starts with the Chocolate Guinness Cake, a moist chocolate cake made with Guinness Stout. Then, I pipe on the Maple Buttercream Frosting. This is a light and creamy buttercream, flavored with real maple syrup and just a touch of brown sugar. Finally, top it all off with a think cut piece of Candied Bacon. Super easy to make, this bacon is coated with light brown sugar and baked. Salty...sweet...bacon!

I am a baking addict from Seattle, Washington. I love to play with new and exciting combinations of flavors. My mom taught me from a young age how a cupcake can make any day a special occasion and that we eat with our eyes first, then our mouths. Making food that looks as good as it tastes in my ultimate challenge and I love to share my creations with anyone who will try them out!