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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes combining sweet peaches with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
  • 0.5 cups finely chopped peaches
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in finely chopped peaches.
Bake
  1. Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  3. Cool cupcakes completely in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes
  1. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature. Can substitute fresh peaches with canned peaches. Optional: add nuts or spices for flavor variations.