Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes combining fresh peaches and creamy cream cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
- 1/2 cup Honey Pure honey for sweetness
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Peaches Fresh or canned, chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 slices Fresh Peach Slices For garnish
- 1 tbsp Extra Honey Optional drizzle on top
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, honey, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the buttermilk and chopped peaches until just combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and stir until the batter is smooth.
Baking
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Frosting
- While cooling, whip the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cupcakes are cool, frost them with the cream cheese mixture and top with peach slices and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
Enhance flavor by adding spices or nuts. Customize by using different fruits or adding chocolate chips.