Description
Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful blend of sweet honey and juicy peaches, creating a soft, moist treat perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes are easy to make and feature a rich cream cheese frosting that adds indulgence to each bite. They are ideal for summer picnics, birthday parties, or simply as a sweet snack at home. With their refreshing flavor and lovely presentation, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced peaches
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional for frosting)
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 a separate bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with milk until combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and honey until fluffy. Optionally mix in peach puree for extra flavor.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg