Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist and fluffy cupcakes feature the sweetness of ripe peaches combined with rich honey, all topped with a creamy and decadent cream cheese frosting. Ideal for summer gatherings, birthday celebrations, or as an afternoon snack, these cupcakes impress with their beautiful presentation and delicious taste. Each bite offers a refreshing burst of peach flavor that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey (raw, unfiltered preferred)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peaches, finely diced (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in diced peaches gently to retain their texture.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture made by beating softened cream cheese and butter with honey and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg