Description
These Peach Cupcakes are a delightful treat featuring spiced fluffy cupcakes, a sweet peach jam filling, and a swirl of spiced buttercream, all topped with buttery streusel crumbs. A perfect summer dessert! Keywords: peach cupcakes, spiced cupcakes, peach jam filling, summer cupcake recipe, streusel topping cupcakes
Ingredients
For the Spiced Cupcakes:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup milk
For the Peach Jam Filling:
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1/2 cup peach jam or preserves (store-bought or homemade)
For the Spiced Buttercream:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1-2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
For the Streusel Crumbs:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
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Make the Cupcakes:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
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Add sour cream and milk. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
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Divide batter among liners and bake 18–22 minutes. Cool completely.
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Prepare the Streusel:
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Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly.
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Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool and crumble.
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Make the Buttercream:
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Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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Add milk as needed and beat until fluffy.
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Assemble the Cupcakes:
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Core the cooled cupcakes and fill with peach jam.
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Pipe buttercream on top, then sprinkle with streusel crumbs.
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Notes
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Use fresh or jarred peach jam.
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Chill buttercream briefly if too soft to pipe.
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Streusel can be made ahead and stored.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American