Description
These Peach Cobbler Cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, featuring soft cinnamon cupcakes filled with spiced peach compote, topped with creamy buttercream and crunchy streusel.
Ingredients
- Spiced Peach Filling:
- 2 cups peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Cinnamon Streusel:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- Cupcake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Cinnamon Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp cream or milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the peach filling by cooking all filling ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, then cool completely.
2. Make the streusel by mixing dry ingredients and cutting in butter until crumbly, then chill.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
4. Whisk dry ingredients for the batter in one bowl.
5. Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs and vanilla.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
7. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–22 minutes until done.
8. Bake streusel separately until golden, about 10–12 minutes.
9. Cool cupcakes completely, then core the centers.
10. Fill each cupcake with cooled peach filling.
11. Prepare buttercream by beating butter, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and cream until smooth.
12. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and top with streusel.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen peaches depending on availability.
Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
Chill streusel before baking for better texture.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
You can substitute peaches with other fruits like berries or nectarines.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg