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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

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 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup peach preserves
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
  • 2 tablespoons honey for drizzle
  • Sugar crystals for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  • Add Peach Preserves: Gently fold in the peach preserves until evenly distributed.
  • Fill the Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make Frosting: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
  • Decorate: Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Top with diced fresh peaches, drizzle honey over each cupcake, and sprinkle with sugar crystals.