Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy peaches and sweet honey with these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes. These moist cupcakes are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements the fruity flavors.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh peaches (peeled and finely chopped)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, cream butter, honey, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk. Fold in peaches.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add honey, vanilla, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cupcakes: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and garnish with peach slices or honey.
Notes
- If using canned peaches, drain well and pat dry.
- For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon in the batter or frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
