Description
These Fresh Peach Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Moist cupcakes studded with fresh diced peaches are topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting, combining fruitiness with classic richness in every bite.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 4 peaches, peeled, cored, and diced (small)
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 24 muffin cups with paper liners to prevent sticking and for easy cupcake removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Cream butter and sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and wet ingredients: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, mixing until fully combined. Then add the vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet batter just until combined to avoid overmixing, then gently fold in the diced fresh peaches for bursts of flavor.
- Fill and bake: Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing them for frosting.
- Prepare frosting: In a clean bowl of the stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add flavor and sugar: Beat in the vanilla extract, then slowly mix in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Frost and serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cupcakes. Serve fresh for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Ensure peaches are peeled and diced into small pieces to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- The sour cream adds moisture and a slight tang to the cupcakes, enhancing their flavor.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep the cream cheese frosting fresh.
- For extra peach flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of peach extract to the batter or frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
