Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet peaches and creamy frosting with these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Perfect for any occasion, these moist and flavorful treats will have everyone asking for more.
Author:nadia
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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Cupcake Ingredients:
1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2cup granulated sugar
1/4cup honey
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2cup whole milk
1cup diced fresh or canned peaches (drained if using canned)
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
8oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
Prepare the batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter, sugar, and honey. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture and milk, folding in diced peaches. Divide batter into liners.
Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add honey and vanilla, then beat in powdered sugar until fluffy.
Frost the cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with peach slices or honey drizzle.
Notes
Best enjoyed the day they’re frosted.
Can use canned peaches in syrup; drain well.
For added texture, stir chopped pecans into the batter.