Description
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes combine the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches, tangy cream cheese frosting, and golden honey for a perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) fresh peaches, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey (preferably floral honey)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp honey (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry mixture for best results.
- Gently fold in the chopped peaches and honey using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix—the peaches should remain intact.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and honey.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them using a piping bag or spread the frosting with a spatula. Serve immediately or store as directed.
Notes
[‘Make sure your butter and cream cheese are fully softened before mixing for a smooth frosting and fluffy cupcake texture.’, ‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.’, ‘Pat dry juicy peaches with a paper towel before adding them to the batter.’, ‘Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.’, ‘Drizzle a bit of honey over the frosted cupcakes for extra flavor.’]
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Honey Peach Cupcakes, Summer Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting, Easy Cupcake Recipe