Description
Indulge in these delightful Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes! Soft, buttery cupcakes infused with peach preserves are topped with a luscious peach cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for summer parties, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these cupcakes are a sweet and tangy crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh peaches, finely diced or mashed
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzling)
- Sugar crystals or additional fresh peaches (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine the Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the peach preserves.
- Bake the Cupcakes:
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the milk and powdered sugar, and beat until combined.
- Stir in the mashed fresh peaches for a fruity flavor and smooth consistency.
- Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes are cool, spread or pipe the peach cream cheese frosting on top.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Drizzle each cupcake with honey and sprinkle with sugar crystals or garnish with fresh peach slices if desired.
Notes
- Peach Preserves: If you don’t have peach preserves, you can substitute with apricot preserves or mash fresh peaches and sweeten them slightly.
- Storage: Store the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Make Ahead: Frosting can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
