Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet peaches and creamy frosting with these delightful Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes. A moist and flavorful treat that’s ideal for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or canned peaches (diced and drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: additional diced peaches and honey for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cupcake pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add honey, then beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Fold in diced peaches.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla. Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish: Top with extra peach pieces and a honey drizzle if desired.
Notes
- Fresh peaches are best in season, but drained canned peaches work.
- Refrigerate if not serving within a few hours due to the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
