I absolutely love these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes—they’re soft and moist, infused with the sweet floral goodness of honey and juicy peach flavor, then topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting that perfectly balances everything.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I find the honey adds a warm, natural sweetness that complements the peaches beautifully.
The cupcakes stay incredibly moist thanks to the peach and cream cheese in the batter.
The cream cheese frosting brings a lovely tang and richness that ties all the flavors together.

ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

1 ¾ cups all‑purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup honey
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups fresh peaches, diced (about 2–3 medium peaches)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish (optional):

½ cup fresh peach slices
2 tablespoon honey for drizzling

directions

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 12‑cup muffin tin with liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
Add eggs one by one, beating well after each, then mix in vanilla.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour, mixing just until combined.
Gently fold in diced peaches.
Divide batter among liners, filling each about ⅔ full. Bake 20–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in honey and vanilla until fluffy.
Frost cooled cupcakes. Garnish with peach slices and drizzle honey if desired.

Servings and timing

These measurements yield 12 cupcakes.

Prep time: ~30 minutes
Bake time: 20–22 minutes
Cooling & frosting: ~30 minutes
Total time is about 1 hour and 20 minutes, with around 45 minutes of active work.

Variations

Gluten‑free: Substitute a 1:1 gluten‑free flour blend and ensure leavening is gluten‑free.
Vegan: Use plant‑based butter and cream cheese, flax eggs, and almond milk instead of eggs and buttermilk.
Spiced: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a warm twist.

storage/reheating

Refrigerator: Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Let them sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before enjoying.
Freezing: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes in a single layer, wrapped, for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before frosting. If frosting ahead, keep it refrigerated separately and re-whip before using.

FAQs

### Can I use canned peaches instead of fresh?

I can—just drain them well and dice before folding in. Fresh peaches give a juicier, brighter flavor, but canned ones work perfectly when fresh aren’t available.

### Will frozen peaches work in these cupcakes?

Yes—they should be thawed and patted dry first to avoid thinning the batter. I’ve found frozen peaches work almost as well as fresh.

### How do I prevent the frosting from being too runny?

I always use full‑fat, cool room‑temperature cream cheese and butter. If it still seems soft, chilling it for 15 minutes before piping helps steady it up.

### Can I make these cupcakes ahead for an event?

Definitely! I bake them up to two days ahead (unfrosted), refrigerate or freeze, and make the frosting the day before. I bring cupcakes to room temperature, re-whip the frosting, and finish just before serving.

### Can I reduce the sugar in the frosting?

Yes—cutting powdered sugar to 2½ cups and adding slightly more honey makes it naturally sweet while reducing refined sugar.

Conclusion

I love how these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes celebrate summer—with perfect peach sweetness, floral honey, and rich cream cheese frosting. They’re versatile, crowd-pleasing, and easy to personalize. I can’t wait for you (and me!) to bake them and enjoy every bite.