Description
These Peach-Honey Cream Cheese Cupcakes feature a molten peach jam center and a luscious honey cream cheese frosting, offering a burst of summer flavor. They are perfect for any occasion and cater to various dietary preferences with halal-certified cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g (1 ¼ cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure.
- 150g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and a tender crumb.
- 1 tsp Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light texture.
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda: Additional leavening agent.
- ¼ tsp Salt: Enhances flavors.
- 120g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Adds richness and tenderness.
- 60g (¼ cup) Honey: Floral sweetness and moisture.
- 2 Large Eggs, Room Temperature: Binds ingredients.
- 120g (½ cup) Plain Yogurt: Moisture and tanginess.
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Flavor enhancement.
- 150g (5 oz) Halal-Certified Cream Cheese, Softened: For the frosting.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Honey for Frosting: Sweetness in the frosting.
- 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar (Optional): Smoother frosting.
- 100g (½ cup) Peach Jam (No Alcohol): Molten center.
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, Melted: For the glaze.
- 1 tbsp Honey for Glaze: Sweetness and shine in the glaze.
- 2 tbsp Sliced Toasted Almonds: Crunchy garnish.
- ¼ tsp Ground Cardamom (Optional): Aromatic spice for frosting.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin.
- Combine Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Honey & Eggs: Mix in honey, then eggs one at a time, and vanilla.
- Add Yogurt: Gently mix in yogurt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill Liners: Spoon batter into liners, filling one-third full.
- Add Jam: Drop a teaspoon of peach jam into each cupcake.
- Cover with Batter: Cover jam with another teaspoon of batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then on a wire rack.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese, honey, powdered sugar (if using), and cardamom (if using).
- Frost Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Make Glaze: Warm butter and honey until glossy.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze and sprinkle with almonds.
Notes
For a smoother frosting, use powdered sugar. Toasting almonds enhances their flavor. Using halal-certified cream cheese ensures inclusivity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: cupcakes,peach,honey,cream cheese,baking,dessert,summer,molten,easy
