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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes for a Sweet Summer Treat

Delight in these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes, a sweet summer treat bursting with flavor and nostalgia.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cups granulated sugar can swap for a sugar substitute
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cups milk almond milk works for dairy-free
  • 1 cups peaches diced ripe peaches, fresh is best
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese full-fat for best flavor
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cups honey can use agave syrup as alternative

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag (optional)

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Pour in milk and honey, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced peaches evenly into the batter.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full of batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth for frosting.
  11. Once cool, pipe or spread cream cheese frosting on each cupcake.
  12. Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use fresh peaches for the best flavor.

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