Description
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a sweet and summery treat featuring moist vanilla cupcakes filled with diced peaches, a hint of honey, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for picnics, parties, or whenever fresh peaches are in season.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup peeled, diced fresh peaches
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
Optional Garnish:
- Peach slices
- Drizzle of honey
- Mint leaves
Instructions
1 Prepare the Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
In a separate bowl, cream butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract
2 Combine and Fold
Add flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients in alternating additions
Fold in the diced peaches
3 Bake and Cool
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
4 Make the Frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and honey (if using), and beat until fluffy
5 Frost and Serve
Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes
Top with a peach slice, mint, or a drizzle of honey if desired
Notes
For more peach flavor, stir a tablespoon of peach preserves into the frosting
Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge
Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Honey Peach Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosted Cupcakes, Summer Fruit Desserts, Fresh Peach Cupcakes