Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 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
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup peeled and finely chopped peaches

Cream Cheese Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

Honey Peach Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped peaches (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Make the Cupcake Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and honey together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
   • Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg together until smooth.
4. Assemble the Cupcakes:
   • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cupcake batter into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
   • Add about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling on top of the batter.
   • Spoon the remaining cupcake batter over the cream cheese filling, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
5. Bake the Cupcakes:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Honey Peach Frosting:
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
   • Add the honey and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
7. Frost the Cupcakes:
   • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the honey peach frosting.
   • Garnish with the finely chopped peaches.

Nutritional Information (per cupcake):

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 190mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 35g

Enjoy these delightful Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes, perfect for any occasion!