Description
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the juicy flavors of peaches with a creamy honey-infused frosting, perfect for any summer gathering.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Granulated sugar
2 large Eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
½ cup Whole milk, room temperature
1 cup Fresh or frozen peaches, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons Honey
1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Water
8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
4 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons Honey
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a wooden skewer comes out clea
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
- For the filling, combine peaches, honey, and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix in honey, vanilla, and salt
- Once cupcakes are cool, remove a cone from the center of each and fill with peach filling. Frost with cream cheese frosting
Notes
Ensure room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.
These cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg