Description
Delightful summer cupcakes combining fresh peaches with honey and cream cheese frosting, perfect for seasonal entertaining and special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1½ cups fresh peaches, diced
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- ½ cup fresh peach slices
- 2 tablespoons honey for drizzling
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in diced peaches gently.
- Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with peach slices, honey drizzle, and mint leaves.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh peaches for best flavor
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting
- Store frosted cupcakes in refrigerator for up to 5 days
- Can substitute dairy-free alternatives for butter and cream cheese
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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