Description
Delight in these honey-drizzled cupcakes filled with peach preserves and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup peach preserves
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
2 tablespoons honey (for drizzle)
Sugar crystals (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add peach preserves, and cover with more batter until liners are three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with cream cheese mixture. Top with diced fresh peaches, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sugar crystals.
Notes
Ensure peach preserves are evenly distributed to prevent sinking.
Adjust sweetness based on preference, especially when using canned peaches in syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 280 kcal per serving
