Description
Enjoy these Sweet Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes, a delightful summer treat combining ripe peaches, honey, and creamy cream cheese frosting for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup peach puree
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup diced fresh peaches
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the cream cheese into the butter and sugar mixture, blending until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the peach puree, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold the diced fresh peaches into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained.
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth frosting and batter.
- Oven temperatures vary, so test for doneness with a toothpick.
- Consider adding lemon zest to the cream cheese frosting for a citrus note.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure light and fluffy cupcakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220 kcal