Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup peach purée (canned or blended fresh peaches)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach purée (optional, for flavor and color)
Garnish:
- Peach slices (fresh or canned)
- Honey drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy (2–3 minutes).
- Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, honey, and peach purée.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in honey, vanilla, and peach purée (if using).
- Frost cupcakes once fully cooled. Garnish with peach slices and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
- To make your own peach purée, blend peeled peaches in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- For a stronger peach flavor in the frosting, use the optional peach purée.
- These cupcakes are best stored in the fridge if frosted, but can be brought to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
