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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes That Steal The Show

Delight your guests with Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes featuring a refreshing mix of honey and peaches.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Honey opt for raw, unfiltered honey for best results
  • 1/2 cup Butter substitute with margarine for vegan option
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs replace with flaxseed or chia seeds for vegan version
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Peaches finely diced; use canned if fresh are unavailable
  • 1/2 cup Milk use plant-based milk to keep it vegan
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese swap for vegan cream cheese for dairy-free option
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Peach Puree optional; enhances peach flavor in frosting

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and honey in a large bowl for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time and add the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk until combined.
  6. Fold in the finely diced peaches gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the lined muffin cups, filling them two-thirds full, and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Once baked, cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, then add honey, vanilla, and powdered sugar; mix until fluffy.
  10. Optionally fold in peach puree for extra flavor, then frost each cupcake generously.
  11. Garnish with a slice of peach or a drizzle of honey.
  12. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality honey and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

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