Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft, moist cupcakes combine the natural sweetness of honey and fresh peaches, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that elevates each bite. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy family dessert nights, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures bakers of all skill levels can create these charming delights. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying these fruity cupcakes in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 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
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, sugar, and honey until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until combined. Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before preparing the frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and honey.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg