Description
Sweet summer peaches dance with creamy cheese in these honey peach cream cheese cupcakes, creating a delightful dessert. Rich flavors and delicate textures combine, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup diced fresh peaches
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Thin peach slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and arrange cupcake liners in a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Create the dry ingredient mixture by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter, honey, and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and ensuring the batter remains smooth and well-combined.
- Delicately fold diced peaches into the prepared batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Distribute the batter evenly across cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake.
- After baking, allow cupcakes to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare the frosting by blending cream cheese and butter until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar, beating between additions until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Enhance the frosting with vanilla extract and additional honey for depth of flavor.
- Decorate the cooled cupcakes by piping or spreading the frosting, and embellish with peach slices or a honey drizzle for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Carefully dice peaches to ensure uniform distribution throughout the cupcake batter, preventing clumping and ensuring each bite has a burst of fruity flavor.
- Choose ripe, fragrant peaches for maximum sweetness and natural flavor intensity in the cupcakes.
- Allow ingredients like eggs, buttermilk, and butter to reach room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more consistent batter texture.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg