Description
Delight your taste buds with these delicious Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Moist peach-infused cupcakes filled with a luscious honey-peach cream cheese center, topped with a creamy frosting – a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 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 buttermilk (or regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup diced peaches (fresh, frozen, or canned; drained well)
For the Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup finely chopped peaches
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Thin peach slices
- Honey drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in diced peaches. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each two-thirds full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix softened cream cheese, honey, and finely chopped peaches until smooth.
- Fill the Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cool, create a small hole in the center of each using a knife or cupcake corer. Fill each hole with the honey-peach cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. Mix in vanilla and honey to taste.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Frost each cupcake using a piping bag or spatula.
- Garnish (Optional): Top with peach slices and a drizzle of honey for extra elegance.
Notes
- Ensure the diced peaches are well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the cupcakes.
- Adjust honey in the frosting to suit your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
