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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are soft, moist, and packed with fresh peach flavor. Sweetened with honey and enriched with cream cheese, they have a tender crumb and a perfectly balanced sweetness. Ideal for parties, holidays, or make-ahead desserts, this foolproof cupcake recipe delivers bakery-style results at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh peaches peeled and finely diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add sugar and honey. Beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  6. Add dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in diced peaches.
  8. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm peaches for best flavor and texture.
  • Dice peaches finely to prevent sinking.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender.
  • Unfrosted cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored airtight.
  • Pairs perfectly with cream cheese frosting or honey buttercream.