Description
These delightful Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion! With a soft and moist texture, they are filled with the sweet flavors of honey and peach, topped with rich, creamy cream cheese frosting. Ideal for summer gatherings or a special dessert, these cupcakes are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup canned peach puree (or fresh peaches blended)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional, for flavor and color)
For Garnish:
- Peach slices (fresh or canned)
- A drizzle of honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, honey, and peach puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the honey and vanilla extract, followed by the peach puree (if using).
- Continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting using a spatula or piping bag.
- Garnish each cupcake with a slice of fresh peach and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg