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Delicious honey peach cream cheese cupcakes with peach slices and honey drizzle on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are soft, moist treats bursting with fruity peach flavor, sweet honey, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peaches, finely diced (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (3-4 mins).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture.
  6. Gently fold in diced peaches.
  7. Divide batter among cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full.
  8. Bake 18-22 mins until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Mix in honey and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until fluffy.
  11. (Optional) Add peach puree for extra flavor.
  12. Frost cooled cupcakes. Garnish with peach slices or honey drizzle.
  13. Store in fridge up to 3 days. Enjoy!