Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cupcakes

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - ½ cup honey
10 - ½ cup canned peach puree (or fresh peaches blended)

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

11 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 cups powdered sugar
14 - 2 tablespoons honey
15 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2 tablespoons peach puree (optional)

→ Garnish

17 - Peach slices (fresh or canned)
18 - Honey for drizzling (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
04 - Add granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
06 - Stir in vanilla extract, honey, and peach puree until well combined.
07 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
08 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
09 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10 - Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
12 - Gradually add powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and fluffy.
13 - Stir in honey and vanilla extract. Add peach puree if using, and continue to beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
14 - Once cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them generously using a spatula or piping bag.
15 - Top each cupcake with a slice of fresh peach and a drizzle of honey if desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
02 - For best flavor, bring refrigerated cupcakes to room temperature before serving.

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