Description

Sweet summer flavor in every bite! These soft and tender cupcakes are infused with juicy peaches and honey, then topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and finished with a drizzle of golden honey. Perfect for picnics, brunch, or whenever you’re craving something light and fruity.

Ingredients

Scale

Scale: 1x

For the Cupcakes:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup honey
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup diced fresh peaches (or canned, drained and chopped)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp honey (optional)

For Garnish:

Thin peach slices or diced peaches
Drizzle of honey

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Prepare the Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, honey, and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the diced peaches gently.

Step 3: Bake
Divide batter evenly among the liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make the Frosting
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, then stir in vanilla extract and honey (if using) until fluffy.

Step 5: Frost and Garnish
Pipe or spread frosting over cooled cupcakes.
Top with peach slices or diced peaches, and a light drizzle of honey for extra flair.

Notes

Fresh peaches bring the best flavor, but canned work beautifully out of season.
For a cozy touch, add ¼ tsp ground cinnamon to the frosting.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.