Ginger Peach Cupcakes
I dreamt up a cupcake made with fresh peaches topped with peach buttercream.
We’re making fresh peach puree in the microwave today—it’s easy peasy. I tossed in a little fresh ginger into the cupcake batter last minute, and I loved it even more.
We’ve suddenly had a cold spell in our area lately (low 90s instead of 100s!), and it’s a good reminder that fall is just around the corner. Soon, I’ll be dreaming up fall desserts for two. I’ve been buying peaches by the dozen while I still can, and shamelessly letting the juice drip down my arm with each bite. Let’s cram fresh peaches into every dessert until fall gets here, deal?
Make these cupcakes while there’s still time!
Other peach desserts for two:
Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Peach Raspberry Pie
Mini Peach Pies
Mini Cheesecake with Honey-ed Peaches
Drunken Peach Bars
Faux Peach Pies
Texas Peach Cobbler
Also check out Jessica’s version of ginger peach cupcakes.
- 1 small peach (4 oz.)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon leftover peach puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- First, begin by making the peach puree: Peel and dice the peach and place it in a small bowl with the brown sugar. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Mash the pieces with a fork, then set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line 4 muffin cups with liners.
- In a small bowl, beat together the canola oil and sugar until well combined. Add the egg, ginger and all but 1 tablespoon of the peach puree and beat until combined.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Pour this over the wet mixture and mix until combined—do not over mix. Divide between the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes, until done (a toothpick inserted comes out clean with only moist crumbs sticking to it).
- Let cool completely before making the frosting. To make the frosting, beat together the remaining 1 tablespoon of peach puree with the powdered sugar and butter. Frost the cupcakes and serve.
Ginger and peach? I’m obsessed already!
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These look fabulous!
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Oh my love! This could be the perfect summer cupcake.
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Peach Buttercream??? AH MAH GAH
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Ginger and peach! Yum. And four cupcakes is just the perfect amount. Love that you made the puree in the microwave.
Hope it cools down soon for you!
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Ginger & peach together?? Never heard of it, but that sounds delicious! Basically, anything peach during the summer is right up my alley
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These look really lovely, especially with the peach/ginger combination. I have to admit – I too am so excited for fall, it is my favorite season! Can’t wait to see these fall treats that you’re dreaming up!
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These are so pretty and perfect. I love that you mixed up ginger and peach together. What a great combination. Perfect amount for when you don’t want an entire army of cupcakes in front of you to tempt you! Great way to use peaches before they’re gone!
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I love anything with peaches, so I say yes please!!!
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I love ginger and peach together, and you can’t go wrong with those flavors in a cupcake!
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Peach-crammed desserts for as long as possible? You’re on!
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Love the fresh peach on top of these cupcakes – perfect for summer!
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Ginger & peach sounds wonderful!
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I add ginger to everything (sweet and savoury!) at the moment. Do you remember that song by the Presidents called Peaches…?! Your post about totally reminded me of that.. you are livin the dream my love!
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Ginger is probably my favorite ingredient to “just toss in” various recipes! And with peaches? These look SO awesome!
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This looks amazing but there is a small mis-direction in the frosting: “To make the frosting, beat together the remaining 1 tablespoon of peach puree with the powdered sugar.” This doesn’t mention the butter in the ingredients list.
I LOVE your site and your recipes.
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Christina Reply:
August 15th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Thank you, Avis!
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your gorgeous photos are inspiring me to pick up some peaches on my way home tonight!
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