Description
Light, fruity cupcakes bursting with fresh peaches and natural honey, topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting — the perfect summer treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
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Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture.
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If using canned peaches, drain thoroughly.
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Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
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Add extra honey drizzle for a beautiful glossy finish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280