Here’s a delicious Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes recipe that’s moist, fruity, and creamy — perfect for summer or any time you want a sweet treat with a fresh twist!
Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and finely chopped
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2 tbsp honey
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: small peach slices or honey drizzle for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
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Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
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Gently fold in the chopped peaches and honey.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners (about ¾ full).
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Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
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Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in honey and vanilla extract until fully combined.
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Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously.
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Garnish with thin peach slices or a light drizzle of honey if desired.