Description
Enjoy the vibrant taste of summer with these Peach Raspberry Cupcakes! Moist and fluffy, they feature fresh peaches and raspberries, all topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any gathering, these delightful treats are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries and peach slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches and raspberries.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in milk and vanilla extract until creamy and spreadable.
- Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes if needed.
- Frost cooled cupcakes using a knife or piping bag.
- Top each cupcake with a fresh raspberry and a slice of peach.
- Serve your Peach Raspberry Cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easy creaming with sugar.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Adjust the consistency of the frosting by adding more milk if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes