Description
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful treat, combining the sweetness of honey and peaches with rich cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup canned peach puree (or fresh peaches blended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional, for flavor and color in frosting)
- Peach slices (fresh or canned, for garnish)
- A drizzle of honey (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 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 until well combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients, especially butter and cream cheese, are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the cupcake batter, as this can lead to tough cupcakes.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American