Perfect Peach Streusel Cupcakes for Summer
Bursting with juicy peaches and topped with a delightful streusel, these peach streusel cupcakes are the epitome of summer bliss.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Author: Jane and Sonja
For the cupcakes
- 6 egg whites
- ½ c unsalted butter softened
- 1 ⅔ c sugar
- 2 ½ t baking powder
- ½ t salt
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 ¼ c milk
- ¼ c oil
- 2 ½ c flour
- 2 c chopped peaches
For the Frosting
- 1 c unsalted butter softened
- 1 t salt
- ½ c chopped peaches
- 4 c powdered sugar
For the Streusel Topping
- 6 T. unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ c flour
- ⅔ c brown sugar
- 1 T. cinnamon
For the cupcakes
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream together.
Add in the oil, egg whites, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Mix thoroughly - stopping the mixer and scraping down the sides when needed.
Add in the flour and combine.
Fold in the chopped peaches.
Fill each cupcake cavity until about ⅔ full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes or until slightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
For the frosting
Cream together the softened butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
Mix in the powdered sugar. The consistency will be very thick and lumpy and this is okay.
Add in the chopped peaches and whip on medium speed until smooth and creamy. The moisture from the peaches will thin out the lumpy frosting and make it smooth.
Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a large star or round tip, set aside.
To make the Streusel
Combine the softened butter, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
Using a dough cutter or two forks, press the butter through the mixture until crumbly in consistency.