Description
Sweet Southern charm meets delightful Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes in this irresistible summer dessert. Moist, fragrant layers blend creamy textures with fresh peach essence, promising a delectable treat you’ll savor down to the last delicious crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet and Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzle)
- Sugar crystals (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350F (175C). Prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Fold in vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Gradually introduce flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter base, alternating between dry and wet ingredients. Mix gently until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Distribute batter into cupcake liners, filling each halfway. Place a dollop of peach preserves in the center, then cover with additional batter until liners are approximately three-quarters full.
- Transfer muffin tin to the preheated oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by blending softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and glossy.
- Generously spread frosting over cooled cupcakes. Garnish with freshly diced peaches, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle sugar crystals for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet peaches for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in your cupcakes.
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain the same delicate crumb.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural honey or alternative sweeteners like stevia for a lighter, healthier dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 124 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg