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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful summer dessert featuring moist cupcakes studded with fresh peaches and topped with a luscious honey cream cheese frosting. The perfect balance of sweetness from honey and fruitiness from peaches makes them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup diced fresh or canned peaches (drained if canned)

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish (optional)

  • Peach slices
  • Extra honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and clean up.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of rising agents and seasoning.
  3. Cream Butter and Sweeteners: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and honey until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air for a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to create a smooth batter, then mix in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and whole milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Fold in Peaches: Gently fold the diced peaches into the batter, distributing the fruit without breaking it down.
  7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
  10. Prepare Frosting: While cupcakes cool, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract, then beat until creamy and well combined.
  11. Frost and Garnish: Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the honey cream cheese frosting. Garnish with a slice of peach and a drizzle of honey for an elegant finish, if desired.

Notes

  • For enhanced flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
  • If using canned peaches, ensure they are thoroughly drained and patted dry to avoid excess moisture.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/honey-peach-cream-cheese-cupcakes-recipe-3/