Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet honey, juicy peaches, and creamy cheese with this mouthwatering cupcake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy your cravings for something sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced ripe peaches (fresh or canned)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
- Mix in the honey, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and honey until smooth and creamy.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top of each cupcake batter.
- Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can optionally garnish the cupcakes with additional diced peaches or a drizzle of honey.
- Serve and enjoy these heavenly Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes!
These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring them to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
