Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes combine moist vanilla cupcakes with a sweet peach preserve center, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, fresh peach pieces, and a drizzle of honey for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 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
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Garnish
- 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
- 2 tablespoons honey for drizzle
- Sugar crystals for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cupcake texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain aeration, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of peach preserves in the center, then cover with more batter until the liners are three-quarters full to encase the filling.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean. Remove and allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare frosting: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk together until smooth and creamy for the frosting.
- Frost and garnish: Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the cooled cupcakes. Top each cupcake with diced fresh peaches, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sugar crystals for added sweetness and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use fresh peaches when in season for the best flavor and texture in the garnish.
- The peach preserves can be substituted with apricot or other stone fruit preserves if desired.
- Chill the cream cheese frosting slightly if it becomes too soft before frosting the cupcakes.
- For a more pronounced honey flavor, use a mild, floral honey variety like clover or wildflower honey.
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