These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful summer treat made with ripe peaches, honey, and tangy cream cheese frosting. They stay moist for days and have a rich, fruity flavor that's perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any sweet occasion.
1 Electric hand mixer (For beating butter and cream cheese)
1 Rubber spatula (For folding in peaches)
1 Cooling rack (To cool cupcakes)
1 Ice cream scoop (optional) (For even cupcake portions)
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 ½cupsAll-purpose flour
2teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
½cupButter (softened)
½cupHoney- Use liquid honey for best results
2largeEggs- Ensure they are at room temperature
1teaspoonVanilla extract
¾cupMilk
2mediumFresh peaches- Chopped into ½ inch chunks
½teaspoonCinnamon- Optional, for added flavor
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8ozCream cheese- Softened
¼cupButter- Softened
1 ½cupsPowdered sugar- Gradually added for smooth texture
1teaspoonVanilla extract
1tablespoonHeavy cream- Optional, for adjusting consistency
Optional Extras:
1–2slicesFresh peach slices- For topping the cupcakes
1–2tablespoonHoney- For drizzling over cupcakes
1teaspoonCinnamon sugar- For sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it's ready when you start baking.
Cut the peaches into small chunks, about ½ inch (1 cm) pieces.
Gather all your ingredients and make sure butter is softened and eggs are at room temperature.
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Beat the softened butter with honey until it’s light and fluffy.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes