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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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Soft, moist cupcakes flavored with honey and peach, topped with a honey-sweetened cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (divided: 4 oz for batter, 4 oz for frosting)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup peach puree (or 1/2 cup fresh peaches, blended)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons additional honey (for frosting)
  • Optional: sliced peach or honey drizzle for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 4 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/2 cup peach puree.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting: beat remaining 4 oz softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons softened butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Beat in 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (and up to 2 tablespoons peach puree if desired) until frosting is spreadable.
  11. Frost cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting and garnish with a thin slice of fresh peach or a light drizzle of honey if desired.

Notes

Use ripe, fragrant peaches for best flavor; canned peach puree works in a pinch. If frosting is too soft, chill 15–30 minutes before piping. Store cupcakes refrigerated up to 3 days because of the cream cheese frosting.

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