Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are soft, moist, and bursting with natural sweetness from honey and juicy peaches. This bakery-style cupcake recipe combines tender vanilla-honey cake with a rich cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for summer gatherings, celebrations, or an indulgent homemade dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are incredibly flavorful yet easy to make. The honey adds natural sweetness, the peaches bring freshness, and the cream cheese frosting creates a perfectly balanced finish. They’re family-friendly, halal-friendly, and ideal for both casual treats and special occasions.
Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced peaches
- 1/2 cup milk
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and honey, then vanilla and peach puree if using.
- Frost completely cooled cupcakes generously.
- This Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes recipe delivers soft texture and rich flavor every time.
Notes
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced peaches
- 1/2 cup milk
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and honey, then vanilla and peach puree if using.
- Frost completely cooled cupcakes generously.
This Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes recipe delivers soft texture and rich flavor every time.
Tips & Tricks
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid excess moisture.
- Room-temperature ingredients ensure a smooth batter and frosting.
- For extra peach flavor, brush cupcakes lightly with peach syrup before frosting.
- Swap fresh peaches with frozen (thawed and drained) if needed.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Halal-friendly, vegetarian
Notes
These cupcakes pair beautifully with tea or coffee. You can garnish with peach slices or a drizzle of honey for presentation.
Nutrition (Approximate per cupcake)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fat: 16g
FAQ
Can I use canned peaches?
Yes, but drain them very well to prevent soggy cupcakes.
Can I make these cupcakes ahead of time?
Yes, bake the cupcakes one day ahead and frost before serving.
Can honey replace all sugar?
A small amount of sugar helps structure, so keep both for best results.
Can I pipe the frosting?
Absolutely. Chill the frosting slightly for clean piping.
Storage
Store Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months.
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Conclusion
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a perfect balance of sweetness, fruitiness, and creamy indulgence. Whether for a celebration or a simple dessert craving, this recipe is guaranteed to impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor.