Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet peaches and creamy frosting with these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Perfect for a summer treat or any time you crave a fruity dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 cup finely diced fresh peaches (peeled)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Extra diced peaches or peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in honey and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, then gently fold in diced peaches.
- Bake the cupcakes: Divide the batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes. Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with peaches.
Notes
- Use canned or frozen peaches as a substitute if fresh peaches are not available, ensuring they are well-drained.
- For added texture, consider folding in finely chopped toasted pecans into the batter or using them as a topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
