Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey (raw, unfiltered preferred)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peaches, finely diced (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup milk
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners. <
- p id=”instruction-step-2″>2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- p id=”instruction-step-3″>3. Cream butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (3-4 mins).
- p id=”instruction-step-4″>4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- p id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture.
- p id=”instruction-step-6″>6. Gently fold in diced peaches.
- p id=”instruction-step-7″>7. Divide batter among cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full.
- p id=”instruction-step-8″>8. Bake 18-22 mins until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- p id=”instruction-step-9″>9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- p id=”instruction-step-10″>10. Mix in honey and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until fluffy.
- p id=”instruction-step-11″>11. (Optional) Add peach puree for extra flavor.
- p id=”instruction-step-12″>12. Frost cooled cupcakes. Garnish with peach slices or honey drizzle.
- p id=”instruction-step-13″>13. Store in fridge up to 3 days. Enjoy!