Delicious Peach Cupcakes with Creamy Peach Buttercream – Your New Favorite Summer Treat

Indulge in the ultimate taste of summer with these incredible Peach Cupcakes! Each bite offers a delightful burst of peach flavor, intensified by a clever combination of fresh peaches and rich peach jam. Crowned with a luxurious, smooth peach buttercream, these cupcakes are a perfect celebration of the season’s sweetest fruit.

Why These Peach Cupcakes Will Become Your Go-To Dessert

Cupcakes hold a special place in our hearts as the quintessential single-serve dessert, offering a perfectly portioned treat for any occasion. While our Peach Cupcakes are truly something special, we understand if you love exploring other delightful flavors. For more fantastic cupcake recipes, be sure to try our Carrot Cake Cupcakes, the timeless Red Velvet Cupcakes, or our refreshingly tart Key Lime Cupcakes! But for now, prepare to fall in love with the vibrant taste of summer in every bite of these peach-infused wonders.

The Secret to Unforgettable Peach Flavor in Every Bite

There’s a unique joy that comes with creating something delicious in the kitchen, especially when a recipe unfolds flawlessly from the very first attempt. For many, peach season is a highlight, a time eagerly anticipated each year. My personal obsession with Utah peaches means I’m always looking for new ways to celebrate this incredible fruit, and these cupcakes are a testament to that passion.

One of the most common challenges when baking with fresh fruit is that its delicate flavor can often become subtle or even lost during the high temperatures of the oven. To ensure these Peach Cupcakes deliver a truly pronounced and authentic peach experience, we’ve developed a brilliant dual-flavor strategy. This recipe masterfully combines two sources of peach goodness: tender, juicy fresh peaches and a rich, flavorful peach jam. The fresh fruit provides a natural sweetness and delightful texture, while the jam works to amplify and lock in that intense peach essence, creating a depth of flavor that a single ingredient simply cannot achieve on its own.

When selecting your peach jam, aim for a high-quality product, ideally one labeled as “fruit preserves” or homemade, that features real fruit pieces. These chunks add another layer of texture and an even more authentic taste to your cupcakes. If you’re like me and have a collection of homemade canned jams from previous seasons, this recipe offers a wonderful opportunity to put those preserves to delicious use!

Crafting the Perfect Peach Buttercream Frosting

No cupcake journey is complete without its crowning glory, and our peach buttercream frosting is designed to be the perfect complement to these flavorful cakes. Continuing our theme of maximizing peach flavor, we once again incorporate peach jam into the icing. This ensures the prominent peach taste carries through from the fluffy cake to the creamy topping, creating a harmonious and utterly delightful dessert.

The jam not only infuses the buttercream with a vibrant, natural fruitiness but also contributes to a beautiful, subtle peachy hue. This buttercream is wonderfully smooth, pipes like a dream, and strikes the perfect balance of sweetness without being overpowering. To complete each masterpiece, a thin, elegant slice of fresh peach serves as the ideal garnish. It offers a pop of color, a refreshing textural contrast, and a final burst of pure peach flavor that beautifully ties the entire cupcake together. If you’re a true peach enthusiast, these cupcakes, from their tender crumb to their luscious frosting, are undeniably made for you!

Tips for Baking Flawless Peach Cupcakes

Creating bakery-worthy peach cupcakes at home is wonderfully achievable with a few simple techniques. Follow these expert tips to ensure your cupcakes are moist, flavorful, and perfectly beautiful every time:

• Choose the Right Peaches: For the cake batter, select peaches that are ripe but still slightly firm. This makes them easier to peel and chop, and they hold their shape better during baking. Avoid overly soft or bruised peaches.
• Quality Jam Matters: The peach jam is a key flavor contributor in both the cake and the frosting. Invest in a good-quality jam or preserve, preferably one with real fruit pieces, for the most authentic and robust peach flavor. Homemade jam works exceptionally well here!
• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour too much, leading to tough, dense cupcakes. Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until they are combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
• Room Temperature Ingredients are Key: Ensure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature. This allows them to emulsify more effectively, resulting in a smoother batter and a more tender, even crumb in your baked cupcakes.
• Measure Flour Accurately: For precise baking, use the spoon-and-level method for measuring flour. Gently spoon flour into your measuring cup until it overflows, then level it off with a straight edge (like the back of a knife). Scooping directly from the bag can compact the flour, leading to too much dry ingredient and dry cupcakes.
• Prevent Peaches from Sinking: To ensure your chopped peaches are evenly distributed throughout the cupcakes and don’t sink to the bottom, lightly toss them with a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter. This light coating helps them stay suspended.
• Cool Completely Before Frosting: Patience is a virtue when it comes to frosting! Always allow your cupcakes to cool completely to room temperature before applying the buttercream. Frosting warm cupcakes will inevitably cause the buttercream to melt and slide off, creating a messy result.
• Proper Storage: Unfrosted peach cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Once frosted, they are best kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For optimal taste and texture, allow frosted cupcakes to come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Peach Cupcakes

Here are answers to some common questions you might have when making these delicious peach cupcakes:

• Can I use frozen peaches instead of fresh ones?
  Yes, you absolutely can! If using frozen peaches, make sure to thaw them completely first. Once thawed, drain any excess liquid thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. This crucial step prevents extra moisture from making your cupcake batter too wet. After drying, proceed with tossing them in flour as directed in the recipe before adding to the batter.
• What if I don’t have fresh peaches for the garnish?
  No problem! You can still make beautiful and delicious cupcakes. As an alternative garnish, consider a small dollop of extra peach jam in the center, a light sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, or even a dusting of powdered sugar. A sprig of fresh mint can also add a touch of elegance.
• Can these cupcakes be made ahead of time?
  They sure can! You can bake the cupcakes one day in advance and store them unfrosted in an airtight container at room temperature. The peach buttercream can also be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to frost, let the buttercream come to room temperature for about 30 minutes, then re-whip it briefly with a mixer until it’s light and fluffy again before piping.
• How do I get my peach buttercream smooth and fluffy?
  The secret to silky, pipeable buttercream lies in using softened (but not melted!) unsalted butter and sifting your powdered sugar. Start by beating the softened butter alone for several minutes until it’s pale and creamy. Then, gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and peach jam, beating on medium-high speed until the frosting is light, airy, and wonderfully smooth. If it’s too thick, add milk or cream one teaspoon at a time. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
• Can I adjust the sweetness level of the frosting?
  Absolutely. The recipe provides a good starting point for sweetness. If you prefer a less sweet frosting, you can slightly reduce the amount of powdered sugar. If you like it sweeter, you can add an extra tablespoon or two of powdered sugar at the end, mixing well after each addition, until you achieve your desired taste and consistency.

More Delightful Peach Recipes

If you’ve fallen in love with these Peach Cupcakes and find yourself craving even more of that irresistible peach flavor, explore these other fantastic recipes that celebrate the juicy versatility of this beloved fruit:

• Peaches and Cream Bars
• Coconut Peach Cobbler
• Peach Melba Pie
• Sour Cream Peach Pie
• Cast Iron Peach Crostata

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Peach Cupcakes

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Author:
Deborah Harroun

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Servings:

16 cupcakes

Course:
Dessert

Cuisine:
American

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The best Peach Cupcakes – cupcakes are packed with peach flavor from peach jam and fresh peaches. Then they are topped with a delicious peach buttercream.

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup peach jam
• 2 medium peaches peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour

Frosting

• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 5 tablespoons peach jam
• peach slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 16 cupcake tins with paper liners.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the vegetable oil and sugar until well combined. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the sugar mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin by adding 1/3 of the flour mixture, then half of the milk. Add another 1/3 of the flour, followed by the remaining milk, and finally the last of the flour. Mix just until combined and no dry streaks remain. Gently fold in the peach jam.
4. In a small bowl, combine the chopped peaches with the additional tablespoon of flour. Gently fold the floured peaches into the cupcake batter. Fill the prepared cupcake tins about 2/3 full with the mixture. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
5. To make the frosting: In the clean bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, and peach jam until light, fluffy, and smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk until desired consistency is reached. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the completely cooled cupcakes. Garnish each cupcake with a fresh peach slice before serving.

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