Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

• timp total: 20 minutes

Ingrediente

For the Cupcakes

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup honey

½ cup peach purée (canned or fresh peaches blended)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons honey

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons peach purée (optional, for flavor and color)

For Garnish

Fresh or canned peach slices

Drizzle of honey (optional)

Instrucțiuni

Preheat and Prep:

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Cheese:

In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.

Add Sugar and Wet Ingredients:

Add sugar and beat until creamy. Then mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, honey, and peach purée.

Combine Wet and Dry:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

Bake:

Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting:

Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then honey, vanilla, and optional peach purée. Mix until creamy.

Frost and Garnish:

Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Top with a slice of peach and a light drizzle of honey if desired.