Description
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a sweet blend of juicy peaches, creamy frosting, and a drizzle of golden honey. Soft, moist, and beautifully flavored, they make a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh peaches
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey (for frosting)
- Fresh peach slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, sugar, and honey until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until combined. Gently fold in chopped peaches.
- Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and honey until smooth and fluffy. Frost cupcakes generously.
- Top with peach slices and a drizzle of honey before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best flavor and texture.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
- For a twist, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: honey peach cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, peach dessert, summer cupcakes, homemade cupcakes