Description
These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for Halloween. They combine the natural sweetness of honey, juicy peaches, and the tangy richness of cream cheese, making them a delightful dessert for any Halloween celebration. Topped with fresh peach slices and a drizzle of honey, they’re both festive and delicious.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup canned peach puree (or fresh peaches blended)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional, for flavor and color)
For Garnish:
- Fresh peach slices (or canned)
- A drizzle of honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- Make Cupcake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and honey, followed by the peach puree. Mix until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Bake Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the honey, vanilla, and peach puree (if using) and beat until combined.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each cupcake with a slice of fresh peach and drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg