Description
Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes marry the natural sweetness of honey and juicy peaches with a rich, velvety cream cheese frosting. The moist, tender cupcakes are made with raw honey and finely diced peaches, offering a burst of summer flavor in every bite. Finished with a luscious honey-peach cream cheese frosting, these treats are perfect for any celebration or summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup honey (raw, unfiltered preferred)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peaches, finely diced
- ½ cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Mix in honey and vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Add peach puree if desired for extra flavor, and mix to combine.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
Notes
Substitute maple syrup or agave for honey; replace peaches with nectarines or plums if desired. Frosting can use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a tangier taste. Make cupcakes a day ahead and store unfrosted in an airtight container; add frosting before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. If cupcakes are dense, avoid over-mixing the batter; use fresh, ripe peaches for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 56mg