Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Soft honey-sweetened 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
These cupcakes pair beautifully with tea or coffee. You can garnish with peach slices or a drizzle of honey for presentation.