Description
Moist cupcakes infused with fresh peaches and natural honey, topped with creamy honey cream cheese frosting—a perfect fruity and sweet treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 cup diced fresh or canned peaches (drained well if canned)
For the frosting:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
3 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2–2.5 cups powdered sugar (adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, honey, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined—don’t overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add honey, vanilla, and powdered sugar gradually, beating until creamy and spreadable.
- Adjust the powdered sugar to reach your preferred consistency.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Optionally, garnish with a peach slice, a drizzle of honey, or a mint leaf.
Notes
Use fresh or canned peaches, but drain canned peaches well to avoid excess moisture.
Frosting sweetness can be adjusted by varying honey and powdered sugar.
For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with vegan alternatives.
To keep cupcakes moist, avoid overbaking and use sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Store frosted cupcakes refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months.
Frozen peaches must be thawed and drained well before use.
Frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg