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A vanilla cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting, drizzled with golden honey and peach compote, served on a white plate.

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes


  • Author: Chef Clara
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes: Moist base, tangy peach filling, and creamy frosting. Perfect for celebrations or sweet indulgence!


Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk with ½ teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice)
  • ½ cup diced peaches (fresh, frozen, or canned; drained well)

For the Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup finely chopped peaches

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 tablespoons honey, to taste

Optional Garnish:

  • Thin peach slices
  • Honey drizzle

Instructions

Prepare the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in diced peaches.
  • Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

2. Prepare the Filling:

  • Mix softened cream cheese, honey, and finely chopped peaches until smooth.

3. Fill the Cupcakes:

  • Once cupcakes are cool, create a small hole in the center of each using a knife or cupcake corer.
  • Fill each hole with the honey-peach cream cheese mixture.

4. Prepare the Frosting:

  • Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. Mix in vanilla and honey to taste.

5. Frost the Cupcakes:

  • Frost each cupcake using a piping bag or spatula.

6. Garnish (Optional):

  • Top with peach slices and a drizzle of honey for extra elegance.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: crockpot chicken enchilada soup