Description
Peach raspberry heaven cupcakes blend luscious summer fruits into a delightful dessert. Silky buttercream and fresh fruit toppings create a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup diced peaches
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin for optimal baking conditions.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cupcakes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending completely after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing gently to maintain a light, smooth batter consistency.
- Gently fold diced peaches and raspberries into the batter, distributing the fruits evenly without overmixing.
- Carefully portion the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full for proper rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting or serving.
Notes
- Gently fold the peaches and raspberries to prevent crushing and maintain their delicate texture in the batter.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and more consistent cupcake texture.
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for a vegan version.
- Dust cupcakes with powdered sugar instead of heavy frosting for a lighter, fresher finish that highlights the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg