Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet honey, juicy peaches, and creamy cream cheese with these irresistible Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cupcakes:
- 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)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional, for flavor and color)
For Garnish:
- Peach slices (fresh or canned)
- A drizzle of honey (optional)
- Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with liners. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and mix.
- Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla, honey, and peach puree. Gradually add dry ingredients.
- Step 3: Bake the Cupcakes Fill liners 2/3 full. Bake 18-22 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
- Step 4: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting Beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar. Add honey, vanilla, and peach puree.
- Step 5: Frost the Cupcakes Frost cooled cupcakes, garnish with peach slices and honey.
Notes
- You can use fresh or canned peaches for this recipe.
- Adjust the honey in the frosting to suit your sweetness preference.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Peach Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Cupcakes, Peach Dessert Recipe