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Close-up of honey peach cream cheese cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, garnished with peach slices and honey drizzle.
Alyssa

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are soft, moist treats bursting with fruity peach flavor, sweet honey, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup honey (raw, unfiltered preferred)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peaches, finely diced (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (3-4 mins).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture.
  6. Gently fold in diced peaches.
  7. Divide batter among cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 mins until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Mix in honey and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until fluffy.
  11. (Optional) Add peach puree for extra flavor.
  12. Frost cooled cupcakes. Garnish with peach slices or honey drizzle.
  13. Store in fridge up to 3 days. Enjoy!

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for summer gatherings and serve well at parties.