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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe: Best Summer Treat!

Delightful summer cupcakes combining fresh peaches with honey and cream cheese frosting, perfect for seasonal entertaining and special occasions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

    • 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:

    • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in diced peaches gently.
  7. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 20-22 minutes.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt.
  10. 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
  • Author: Emily
  • 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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