Peach Cupcakes Buttercream Frosting (Printer-Friendly)

Tender cupcakes infused with fresh peaches and topped with a smooth peach purée buttercream frosting.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cupcake Batter

01 - 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
10 - ½ cup peaches, puréed
11 - ½ cup buttermilk

→ Peach Purée Buttercream

12 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 3½ cups powdered sugar
14 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
16 - ¼ cup peaches, puréed
17 - 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (adjust as needed)
18 - Peach food coloring (optional, a few drops)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, cream softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to creamed mixture, then blend in vanilla and almond extracts until combined.
05 - Gradually stir in puréed peaches. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet mixture beginning and ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
08 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix thoroughly. Incorporate vanilla and almond extracts along with puréed peaches, beating until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with heavy cream as needed. Add food coloring if desired.
09 - Pipe or spread buttercream onto cooled cupcakes using preferred tip for elegant presentation.
10 - Optionally garnish with fresh peach slices or mint sprigs. Refrigerate briefly to set frosting if necessary and serve at room temperature.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - To intensify peach flavor, choose ripe, fragrant peaches and strain purée to reduce excess moisture.
02 - Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender, fluffy cupcake texture.
03 - Adjust buttercream consistency by adding powdered sugar for stiffness or cream for softness.
04 - Store frosted cupcakes in airtight containers up to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated.

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