Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Moist and tender peach-infused cupcakes topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting drizzled with honey, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup honey
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Prepare Batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and honey. Gradually add flour mixture and peaches.
- Bake: Divide batter among liners and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream, beat until fluffy.
- Frost Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
- Use canned peaches if fresh are not available, well-drained.
- Enhance flavor with cinnamon or nutmeg in the batter.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
