Description
Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful combination of sweet, juicy peaches, creamy cheesecake filling, and a soft, tender cupcake base. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, offering a unique twist on traditional cupcakes with the richness of cream cheese and the natural sweetness of honey. A perfect balance of flavors, they’re sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup canned or fresh peaches, chopped
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Topping (Optional):
- Fresh peach slices for garnish
- Extra honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, honey, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
- Fill the Cupcake Liners:
- Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds of the way full.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the honey, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Cream Cheese Filling:
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake, pressing it down gently into the batter.
- Bake the Cupcakes:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (except for any cream cheese filling). Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Topping:
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, garnish with fresh peach slices on top and drizzle with extra honey for added sweetness.
- Serve:
- Serve these cupcakes at room temperature, and enjoy the creamy, peachy goodness!
Notes
- For a more intense peach flavor, you can use fresh peaches during peak peach season. If you use canned peaches, be sure to drain them thoroughly.
- You can also mix a little cinnamon or nutmeg into the cupcake batter for extra warmth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg