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Bacon chocolate cupcakes with Cracker Jack popcorn frosting
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For cupcakes: * 12 slices bacon, crisped and chopped fine * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder * 2 cups white sugar * 2 teaspoons baking soda * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 2 eggs * 1 cup water * 1 cup buttermilk * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting * 1 box of Cracker Jack original caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, water, buttermilk and oil.