Description
Peach Cobbler Cupcake Delight captures the essence of classic peach cobbler in a moist, fluffy cupcake form. These cupcakes are layered with a luscious homemade peach filling and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel, creating a perfect summer treat that is both comforting and sweet.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup diced fresh peaches (or canned, drained)
Peach Filling
- 2 cups diced peaches
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Streusel Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Filling: In a saucepan, combine the 2 cups of diced peaches, ¼ cup sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ¼ tsp cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before use.
- Make Cupcake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in 1 cup diced fresh peaches.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Fill each liner halfway with the cupcake batter, then add a spoonful of the cooled peach filling into each. Top with more batter to reach about ¾ full in each liner.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup flour, melted ¼ cup butter, and ¼ tsp cinnamon until crumbly. Evenly sprinkle this streusel over each cupcake to create a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using fresh peaches gives the best flavor, but canned peaches can be used if fresh are not in season. Be sure to drain canned peaches well before use.
- Ensure the peach filling cools completely before adding to batter to prevent it from bleeding into the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes tender and moist.
- The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and complements the peach filling perfectly.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peach Cobbler, Cupcakes, Summer Dessert, Peach Filling, Streusel Topping, Baking, Sweet Treat
