Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes combine peach preserves with a rich cream cheese frosting, offering a delightful sweet treat experience.
Equipment
- muffin tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- electric mixer
- cupcake liners
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup peach preserves
Frosting
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Toppings
- ½ cup diced fresh peaches
- 2 tablespoons honey for drizzle
- sugar crystals for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- 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 a fresh peach topping. Ideal for summer gatherings or any occasion where you want a fruity dessert.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 15g
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