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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Soft, fruity cupcakes infused with honey and cream cheese, filled with juicy peach bits and topped with a tangy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour Plus 1 tablespoon for tossing peaches
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups honey
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 0.33 cups milk or buttermilk
  • 1.25 cups finely diced peaches Fresh or well drained canned
For the Frosting
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey To taste
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt.
Creaming
  1. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and honey until fluffy and pale, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Incorporating Wet Ingredients
  1. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and scrape down the bowl.
  2. Add half of the dry mixture, followed by the milk, then the remaining dry mixture. Mix just until smooth.
Adding Peaches
  1. Toss the diced peaches with 1 tablespoon of flour and gently fold them into the batter.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 21 minutes until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cooling
  1. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, vanilla, and honey to taste. Beat until creamy and spreadable.
  2. Chill the frosting for 10 minutes if the kitchen is warm for a smoother swirl and cleaner edges.

Notes

If peaches are very juicy, reduce milk by 1 tablespoon. For storage, unfrosted cupcakes can be kept at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Frosted cupcakes should be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.