Introduction
Imagine the sweet taste of ripe peaches blended with a hint of smoky, rich bourbon. Now, picture that flavor in a moist, fluffy cupcake, and topped off with smooth and creamy peach buttercream. Welcome, cupcake lovers, to your new obsession. We present, the Peach Bourbon Cupcakes with Peach Buttercream. Perfect for all seasons, but particularly delightful for summer picnics or autumnal gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped ripe peaches
For the Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp peach preserves
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in bourbon and buttermilk.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped peaches.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the peach preserves and milk until well blended.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the peach buttercream. Serve and enjoy!
Conclusion
These Peach Bourbon Cupcakes with Peach Buttercream are a delightful mix of sweet, fruity, and boozy flavors. Happy baking, and please let us know your feedback in the comments below. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more drool-worthy cupcake recipes.