Description
Sweet summer nostalgia meets delicate bakery magic in these honey peach cream cheese cupcakes, where ripe peaches and velvety cream cheese create a delightful dessert symphony. Each bite promises pure bliss with delicate fruit and smooth textures that will make you crave another moment of pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Base:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup canned peach puree (or fresh peaches blended)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional, for flavor and color)
Garnish:
- Peach slices (fresh or canned)
- Drizzle of honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a dry ingredient mixture.
- Cream butter and cream cheese together until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate granulated sugar into the butter mixture, whipping until light and airy.
- Introduce eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each addition to ensure even distribution.
- Infuse the batter with vanilla extract, honey, and peach puree, mixing until harmoniously combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute batter evenly across cupcake liners, filling approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Allow cupcakes to rest in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Whip cream cheese and butter until achieving a silky, smooth texture.
- Gradually integrate powdered sugar, beating between additions to create a fluffy frosting.
- Enhance frosting with honey, vanilla extract, and optional peach puree, mixing until spreadable.
- Once cupcakes have completely cooled, generously apply frosting using a spatula or piping bag.
- Embellish each cupcake with a fresh peach slice and a delicate honey drizzle for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie version.
- Add extra moisture by incorporating Greek yogurt or sour cream into the batter for a richer, more tender cupcake texture.
- Enhance peach flavor by roasting fresh peaches before pureeing to intensify their natural sweetness and depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg