Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet honey, juicy peaches, and creamy cream cheese with these homemade Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Perfectly moist and bursting with flavor, they’re the ultimate bite-sized bliss.
Ingredients
– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1 cup peeled and diced fresh peaches
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. – In a large bowl, beat the 1/2 cup of softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. – Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and honey.
5. – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the diced peaches.
6. – Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
7. – Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. – Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. – In a large bowl, beat the 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of softened butter until smooth and creamy.
10. – Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
11. – Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
12. – Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra burst of peach flavor, you can add a small amount of peach puree or peach preserves to the cream cheese frosting. Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Snacks & Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American