Description
Light, fruity vanilla peach cupcakes with creamy peach frosting and sparkling peach garnish, perfect for brunches or celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup peach nectar
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup finely diced fresh peaches
- 1 teaspoon peach puree
- For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons peach puree
- 2 tablespoons peach nectar
- For garnish: Thin peach slices
- Sparkling peach flavored water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
- Mix in peach nectar, Greek yogurt, and peach puree.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about three quarters full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until tops spring back lightly when touched.
- Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Add peach puree and peach nectar, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with peach slices.
- Serve with chilled sparkling peach flavored water.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
- Pat diced peaches dry before adding to the batter to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American