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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes combine sweet peaches, tangy cream cheese, and golden honey into a soft, flavorful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup fresh peaches diced small
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • fresh peach slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter, sugar, and honey until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in diced peaches gently.
  6. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt.
  8. Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with a fresh peach slice.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, try using brown butter in the cupcake batter. Store cupcakes in the fridge but let them sit at room temp before serving.