Baking Instructions

• Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
• Fill cupcake liners: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of peach preserves, and then cover with more batter until the liners are three-quarters full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
• Prepare frosting: In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
• Frost and garnish: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese mixture. Top with diced fresh peaches. Drizzle the honey over the top and sprinkle with sugar crystals.