Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes
These peach cream cheese cupcakes are soft, sweet, and filled with creamy goodness. Fresh peaches add juicy flavor while cream cheese gives a rich texture. They are simple to bake and perfect for a cozy dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cupcake pan
- Cupcake liners
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- Cupcake Batter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup diced peaches
- Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Add flour mixture and milk slowly. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in diced peaches.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Fill liners with batter, add cream cheese filling, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
Do not overmix the batter.
Cream cheese should be soft for a smooth filling.
Store cupcakes in the refrigerator.