Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes 🍑🍯🧁
Moist Peach Cupcakes with a Gooey Center & Creamy Honey Frosting!
These sunshine-sweet cupcakes feature a tender peach cake with a jam-filled center, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, fresh peaches, and a honey drizzle. Perfect for summer parties, bridal showers, or anytime you crave fruity decadence!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Bursting with peach flavor – Preserve filling + fresh peach topping
✔ Ultra-moist texture – Thanks to buttermilk in the batter
✔ Sweet & tangy balance – Cream cheese frosting cuts the sweetness
✔ Gorgeous presentation – The honey drizzle makes them insta-worthy
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup peach preserves
For the Frosting & Topping
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ cup diced fresh peaches
- 2 tbsp honey, for drizzling
- Edible glitter or sugar crystals (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar
- Beat butter + sugar until light/fluffy (~3 mins).
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Alternate Wet/Dry
- On low speed, add ⅓ flour mix → ½ buttermilk → repeat, ending with flour. Don’t overmix!
5. Fill & Layer
- Spoon 1 tbsp batter into each liner.
- Add 1 tsp peach preserves in the center.
- Cover with more batter (¾ full total).
6. Bake
- Bake 18-20 mins until golden. Cool completely.
7. Make Frosting
- Beat cream cheese + powdered sugar + milk until smooth.
8. Decorate!
- Pipe/swirl frosting on cooled cupcakes.
- Top with fresh peaches, honey drizzle, and sugar crystals.
Pro Tips
🍑 Peach perfection: Use ripe, fragrant peaches for topping.
🌀 Jam swap: Try apricot or mango preserves for variation.
❄️ Chill frosting: If too soft, refrigerate 10 mins before piping.
Nutritional Info (Per Cupcake)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Carbs | 45g |
| Protein | 3g |
| Sugar | 32g |
Serving & Storage
🎉 Party-ready: Best served the same day.
🧊 Fridge: Store frosted cupcakes for up to 2 days.
⚠️ Note: Fresh peach topping may release juice—add it just before serving.
Final Thoughts
These Honey Peach Cupcakes taste like summer in every bite—the jammy center and honey-kissed frosting make them unforgettable!