Description
Experience the taste of summer with these Easy Honey Peach Cupcakes! Soft, moist, and bursting with the sweetness of peaches, each cupcake is topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting for a decadent treat. Perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or weekend indulgence, these cupcakes are as simple to make as they are delightful to eat.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 1/2 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Sugar crystals (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Assemble the Cupcakes
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter.
- Add a spoonful of peach preserves to the center of each liner and cover with more batter until three-quarters full.
7. Bake the Cupcakes
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
8. Prepare the Frosting
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate if the frosting becomes too soft.
9. Decorate the Cupcakes
- Frost each cupcake with the cream cheese frosting.
- Top with diced peaches, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle sugar crystals for a sparkling finish.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American