🍑 Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

The perfect dessert for your "One Sweet Peach" themed first birthday

There’s something undeniably charming about a peach-themed birthday party—especially for your little one’s big first birthday. Whether you're planning a backyard bash, garden party, or sweet spring gathering, these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are the perfect match for your One Sweet Peach theme.

Why? They’re beautiful, seasonal, and packed with just the right amount of sweetness. Fresh peaches, local honey, and a hint of vanilla bean come together in soft, golden cupcakes topped with a peach purée cream cheese frosting. Garnish with a slice of peach and a honey drizzle, and you’ve got yourself a treat that not only tastes incredible—but looks the part, too.

💡 Hosting a “One Sweet Peach” party this summer? These cupcakes will tie your dessert table directly into the theme while impressing every guest (especially Grandma).

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📝 Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¾ cup honey (higher quality = better flavor)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temp

• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

• ½ cup milk

• 1 cup finely diced peaches

Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup butter, softened

• 3 tbsp honey

• 1 ½ tbsp peach purée

• 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted), plus extra if needed

• Optional: peach slice + honey drizzle for garnish

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👩🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Whisk dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cream butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

4. Add eggs & vanilla bean paste, mixing one egg at a time.

5. Alternate mixing in dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.

6. Gently fold in fresh peaches without overmixing.

7. Fill cupcake liners halfway to 2/3 full.

8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Cool in the pan 5 minutes, then move cupcakes to a wire rack to cool fully.

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🍑 Frosting Time

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

2. Add honey, vanilla, and peach purée, mixing until well blended.

3. Slowly incorporate powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, until thick and fluffy. Add extra sugar as needed for texture.

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🧁 Assemble & Garnish

Frost fully cooled cupcakes using a piping tool or spatula. Top with a peach slice and a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness and style.

These cupcakes are not only tasty—they’re on-theme, photo-worthy, and will have your guests asking for the recipe. They’re made for a One Sweet Peach dessert table.

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💡 Why They’re Perfect for a Peach-Themed First Birthday

• 🍯 On-theme flavors – Honey + peach is a dreamy, gentle combo that fits the soft pastel vibe of your decor

• 🍑 Fresh, seasonal ingredients – Ideal for spring or summer birthdays

• 🎂 Decor-ready – These cupcakes look adorable on a cake stand or styled in a peach-themed dessert setup

• 🧡 Kid- and adult-approved – Light, flavorful, not overly sweet—and easy to make ahead

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🛠 My Favorite Baking Tools (Amazon Affiliate Links)

These are tools I personally use when baking—especially for these cupcakes. Every item is linked for easy shopping:

1. KitchenAid Stand Mixer – Game-changer for mixing batters and frostings.

2. Magnetic Measuring Spoons – Organized, accurate, and double-sided.

3. Sleek Cooling Racks – Easy to store and dishwasher safe.

4. Piping Tool for Icing – Makes frosting look professional.

5. Sturdy Spatula Set – Five shapes and sizes—perfect for messy bakers like me!

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🎉 Planning a "One Sweet Peach" Party?

This recipe was created to pair perfectly with my One Sweet Peach Invitation Set – available on:
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🧡 My Etsy Shop

Want a full One Sweet Peach party planning guide? Shoot me a message—I’d love to help make your little one’s day magical.