Here’s the complete recipe for your Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – a luscious twist on classic cupcakes with a creamy peach surprise inside!
Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Moist honey-kissed cupcakes with a velvety cream cheese swirl and juicy peach surprise in every bite!
INGREDIENTS
For the Cupcakes:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup honey
For the Peach Filling:
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1 cup diced fresh peaches (or canned, drained)
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tsp lemon juice
For the Honey Cream Cheese Frosting:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¼ cup honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prep the Peach Filling:
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Toss diced peaches with honey and lemon juice. Set aside to macerate while you prepare the batter.
2. Make the Cupcake Batter:
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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In another bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy (~3 mins).
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Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and honey.
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Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
3. Assemble & Bake:
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Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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Fill each liner ⅔ full with batter.
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Add 1 tsp peach filling to the center of each, then swirl lightly with a toothpick.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
4. Make the Frosting:
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add honey and vanilla, then whip until fluffy (~2 mins).
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Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh peach slices or a drizzle of honey.
TIPS
🍑 Peach Perfection: Grill peaches first for a smoky twist!
🍯 Honey Swap: Use lavender honey for floral notes.
🧁 Storage: Keep refrigerated (due to cream cheese) for up to 3 days.
A summer-ready treat that’s sweet, tangy, and utterly irresistible! 🌞✨
Want a gluten-free version or nut topping ideas? Just ask! 😊
