Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
Delight in these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes, a moist and flavorful treat combining the sweetness of fresh peaches and honey with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 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 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup peach preserves
Frosting and Garnish
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
- 2 tablespoons honey for drizzle
- Sugar crystals for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine evenly.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a tender texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners: Spoon batter halfway into each cupcake liner, add a spoonful of peach preserves in the center, then cover with more batter until the liners are about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. Remove and cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk together until smooth and creamy, perfect for frosting.
- Frost and garnish: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cupcakes. Top each with diced fresh peaches, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle sugar crystals for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for a smooth batter and frosting.
- You can substitute fresh peach preserves with apricot preserves if unavailable.
- For a dairy-free option, use non-dairy butter, milk, and cream cheese substitutes.
- To enhance peach flavor, add a teaspoon of peach extract into the batter if desired.
- Store cupcakes refrigerated if not serving immediately and bring to room temperature before serving.
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