Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Sweet, Fruity, and Lusciously Creamy! Each fluffy cupcake is a celebration of juicy peaches, complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting. With a gooey peach preserve center and a drizzle of honey to top it off, these cupcakes are perfect for picnics, tea parties, or any occasion where you want to impress. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are not only visually appealing but also a treat that everyone will adore. Dive into this refreshing dessert that captures the essence of sunny days!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup peach preserves
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Fresh peaches (for topping)
- Honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in the buttermilk until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter; add a tablespoon of peach preserves on top before adding more batter if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Top cupcakes with diced fresh peaches and drizzle with honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter; this keeps your cupcakes light and fluffy. For added flavor variation, try using different fruit preserves like apricot or raspberry.