Description
These delightful Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a perfect combination of soft, sweet, and creamy. With a rich cream cheese frosting and a hint of honey and peach, they make for a wonderful dessert treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup honey
– ½ cup canned peach puree (or fresh peaches blended)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons honey
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional, for flavor and color)
For Garnish:
– Peach slices (fresh or canned)
– A drizzle of honey (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, honey, and peach puree.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and peach puree (if using), and beat until smooth.
3. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
For Garnish:
1. Top each cupcake with a slice of peach and a drizzle of honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: Kcal: 320 kcal per serving