Description

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a sweet, fruity, and creamy treat that combines fresh peaches, smooth cream cheese, and a touch of honey in every bite. Soft and moist, with a tangy cream cheese filling and optional honey cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or any occasion that calls for a delicious, unique dessert.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup honey
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
1 cup diced fresh peaches (peeled if desired)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Optional Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, sugar, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
Make the Cupcake Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter with sugar and honey until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches.
Assemble the Cupcakes:
- Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each cupcake liner. Add about a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each. Top with more batter until the cups are 2/3 full.
Bake:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake (not the filling) comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting (Optional):
- Beat cream cheese, butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost with the honey cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
Serve:
- Garnish with a drizzle of honey or a peach slice for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy!

Notes

Spiced Version: Add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger to the batter for a warm, spiced note.Mini Cupcakes: Make mini cupcakes for bite-sized treats, adjusting baking time to 10–12 minutes.No Frosting: These cupcakes are delicious on their own or with just a dusting of powdered sugar.