Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
These delightful Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a sweet treat featuring a soft and fluffy base filled with juicy peaches, topped with a creamy peach-infused frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowls
- Cupcake tin
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sparkling water plain or peach flavored
- 1 1/2 cups canned peaches drained and chopped
Frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peach extract or vanilla
- 3 tablespoons sparkling water plain or peach flavored
- Peach Rings for topping
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F and prepare cupcake liners in the tin.
For Cupcakes:
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add both sugars to the beaten butter and continue mixing until fully incorporated. Then add the eggs one at a time along with the honey and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the buttermilk, followed by the flour mixture and sparkling water. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling about one-third full. Add a spoonful of chopped peaches on top, then cover with a little more batter.
- Bake the cupcakes for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops bounce back when lightly pressed. Allow to cool completely.
For Frosting:
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter, beating until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, peach extract, and sparkling water, mixing until smooth. If necessary, add more peach soda to adjust the consistency.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate with a peach ring on top. Indulge in your delightful cupcakes!