Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Light, fruity cupcakes bursting with fresh peaches and natural honey, topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting — the perfect summer treat!
Ingredients
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup diced fresh peaches or well-drained canned peaches
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Extra diced peaches optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar; add honey, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Gently fold in peaches.
- Scoop batter into liners; bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and butter; add honey and powdered sugar for frosting.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with diced peaches.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture.
- If using canned peaches, drain thoroughly.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Add extra honey drizzle for a beautiful glossy finish!