Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
These cupcakes are a delightful combination of soft cake filled with peach preserves, topped with a creamy frosting made from cream cheese, and finished with fresh peaches, honey drizzle, and sugar crystals. Perfect for any summer occasion!
Equipment
- 1 Muffin tin Lined with cupcake liners
- 1 Mixing bowls One for dry ingredients, one for wet
- 1 Electric mixer For beating butter and sugar
- 1 Whisk For dry ingredient mixing
- 1 Toothpick For checking doneness
Ingredients
- 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 cup Peach preserves
- 1/2 cup Cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 1/2 cup Diced fresh peaches
- 2 tablespoons Honey For drizzle
- - - Sugar crystals For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners halfway with batter, add a spoonful of peach preserves in the center, and then cover with more batter until each liner is three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes, top with diced fresh peaches, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sugar crystals.
Notes
- Sweet and fruity cupcakes with a rich cream cheese frosting and fresh peach topping.
- Ideal for summer gatherings or any occasion where you want a fruity dessert.