– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup honey
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
– ½ cup sour cream
Creating these delightful cupcakes is simple if you follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat your oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Honey: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the honey and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
6. Fold in Peaches: Gently fold in the diced peaches until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
11. Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost each one generously with the cream cheese frosting.
12. Garnish (Optional): Top with fresh peach slices for an additional touch and a burst of flavor.
By following these steps, you will have a batch of rustic yet elegant Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes ready to delight your taste buds.