Best Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Cozy & Irresistible

These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are the ultimate cozy treat, with a moist, tender crumb and a burst of fresh peach flavor in every bite. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them moist and preventing dry cupcakes. The warm, golden hue and melty cream cheese frosting make these cupcakes irresistible. They’re perfect for any gathering, and even better than store-bought! Try them with my Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek for a delightful dessert spread. Keep reading for my best tips or jump straight to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek and Crispy Polish Sausage, Potatoes, and Onions Skillet.

What You'll Need for Best Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Cozy & Irresistible

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup diced fresh peaches
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Optional: Cream cheese frosting
• Optional: Fresh peach slices for garnish

How to Make Best Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Cozy & Irresistible

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in diced peaches and honey.
5. Bake: Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Frost and serve: Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting and garnish with fresh peach slices. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Storing & Reheating Best Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Cozy & Irresistible

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Freezing Best Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Cozy & Irresistible

Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before frosting and serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: No need to reheat. Enjoy at room temperature or slightly warmed. Microwave: No need to reheat. Enjoy at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a teaspoon of cardamom to the batter for a unique flavor.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to make 24 cupcakes.
• Troubleshooting: If your cupcakes are browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Best Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Cozy & Irresistible

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

12 cupcakes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup diced fresh peaches
• 1/4 cup honey

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Optional Toppings

• Cream cheese frosting
• Fresh peach slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in diced peaches and honey.
5. Bake: Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Frost and serve: Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting and garnish with fresh peach slices. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a teaspoon of cardamom to the batter for a unique flavor.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to make 24 cupcakes.
• Troubleshooting: If your cupcakes are browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before frosting and serving.
• Oven reheat: No need to reheat. Enjoy at room temperature or slightly warmed.
• Microwave reheat: No need to reheat. Enjoy at room temperature or slightly warmed.
• Make ahead: Prepare the batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 55g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 32g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes – Cozy & Irresistible and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!