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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

A single, beautifully frosted honey peach cream cheese cupcake topped with a piece of candied peach.
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Bake moist cupcakes flavored with honey and peach, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. This recipe delivers a sweet and bright summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup finely diced fresh or canned peaches, drained well
  • For the Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup peach puree or finely minced peach pieces (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and honey with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced peaches using a spatula.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  10. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until smooth.
  11. Add the vanilla extract and milk or cream. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  12. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top. Garnish with a small piece of peach if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure your peaches are very dry before folding them into the batter to prevent the cupcakes from becoming too wet.
  • For a richer honey flavor, use a darker, unfiltered honey.
  • If you prefer a thicker frosting, reduce the amount of milk or cream added in the final step.

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