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    Peach Cobbler Cupcakes

    Modified: Mar 16, 2025 · Published: Aug 23, 2022 by Karissa Parrish · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These peach cobbler cupcakes feature a brown sugar cinnamon cupcake that are super moist, perfectly spiced, and so soft! They have a peach filling in the center and are topped with a 4 ingredient vanilla buttercream.

    This post is sponsored by Lifeway. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Ginger Snap's Baking Affairs possible!

    Peach cobbler cupcakes on a brown round plate with parchment paper.

    These peach cupcakes infuse all of the classic flavors of a peach cobbler into a handheld dessert. Fresh peaches are what make up the cobbler filling, along with adding some more on top of each cupcake.

    I also thought a cinnamon vanilla frosting would pair perfectly with not only the peaches, but also the cupcakes!

    If you are looking for even more peach desserts, then check out these: peach crisp and mini peach pies.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love These Cupcakes
    • What Is Lifeway Kefir?
    • Ingredients Needed
    • Instructions
    • Assembling the Cupcakes
    • Storage Tips
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Cupcake Recipes
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    Peach cupcakes with fresh peaches and lifeway kefir milk in the background.

    Why You'll Love These Cupcakes

    • The brown sugar cake is soft and fluffy.
    • When you bite into the middle you'll find a fresh peach filling.
    • They're topped with even more diced peaches.
    • The cinnamon buttercream is super smooth and creamy.
    • They taste just like the classic dessert!

    I added a little bit of ground cinnamon to each part of this dessert. It adds a warm spice to every bite!

    These cupcakes are bursting with fresh flavors that you are going to love!

    A bite taken out of a peach filled cupcakes.

    What Is Lifeway Kefir?

    Lifeway Kefir is a tart and tangy cultured milk that contains 12 live and active cultures. It adds so much moisture to baked goods, making it absolutely perfect inside of these cupcakes.

    The consistency of the milk reminds me of a combination of yogurt and buttermilk, which is why the cupcakes are so soft.

    I used Lifeway Kefir Plain Whole Milk in the cake batter and it is so so good!

    Ingredients Needed

    Here are some notes on the ingredients we'll be using. For the full ingredients list, look at the recipe card below.

    • Peaches: I used fresh yellow peaches, but you could also use frozen.
    • Brown Sugar: Use either light or dark brown sugar.
    • Corn Starch: This is needed in order to thicken up the filling.
    • All Purpose Flour: The main structure for the cupcakes. Make sure you spoon and level the flour when measuring (see the note above under “Expert Baking Tips”).
    • Oil: Use either vegetable or canola oil.
    • Lifeway Kefir Plain Whole Milk: Makes the cupcake batter super moist. Be sure this is at room temperature.
    • Butter: Use unsalted butter for the frosting.
    Ingredients needed: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, yogurt, brown sugar, oil, egg, vanilla, and milk.
    Ingredients needed: peaches, corn starch, lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, heavy cream, butter, and powdered sugar.

    Instructions

    Here are the step by step instructions on how to make these homemade peach cupcakes that are perfect for peach season.

    Step 1: Make the filling. In a medium saucepan, add the peach chunks, brown sugar, corn starch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until thickened.

    Once thickened, transfer the hot filling to a heat safe bowl and cool completely.

    Peach pie filling ingredients in a black saucepan.
    Cooked peach filling in a glass bowl.

    Step 2: Dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

    Step 3: Wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oil, yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract.

    Wet ingredients for cupcakes in a bowl.
    The wet ingredients whisked together.

    Step 4: Combine the ingredients. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the Lifeway Kefir milk to the wet ingredients (flour, milk, flour), whisking just until everything is combined.

    Step 5: Bake the cupcakes. FIll the cupcake liners ¾ of the way full and bake for 16-20 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring them over to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Cupcake batter with a bottle of Lifeway milk on the side.
    Cupcake batter in a muffin pan ready to be baked.

    Step 6: Make the frosting. Beat the butter on high until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon and mix on low speed until combined. Then increase the speed to high and mix for another 1-2 minutes.

    Assembling the Cupcakes

    Make sure the cupcakes have completely cooled before assembling and decorating.

    First, use a piping tip to carefully cut out the centers. Use a spoon to fill each cupcake with the peach filling.

    Cupcakes filled with a peach pie filling.
    Cupcakes frosted and topped with more peaches.

    Next, place the frosting in a piping bag and frost the cupcakes. I used the Wilton 6B piping tip.

    Finally, top each frosted cupcake with more of the filling.

    Peach cobbler cupcakes frosted with cinnamon vanilla buttercream and a bottle of milk in the background.

    Storage Tips

    Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Measuring Flour: To help ensure you don’t add extra flour, follow these three simple steps: 1) Fluff up the flour using a fork. 2) Spoon the flour into your measuring cup. 3) Scrape a knife across the top of the measuring cup to level out the flour.
    • Peach Pie Filling: I suggest making the filling first that way it has plenty of time to cool while the cupcakes are baking.
    • Cupcake Batter: Fill each cupcake liner with 3 tablespoons of batter. If you add less, the cake won't rise all the way to the top.
    • Assembling: Use a piping tip to carefully core out the centers of each cupcake.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I Use Frozen Peaches Instead?

    You certainly can! Just make sure to dice them up into small pieces.

    Can I Make A Different Frosting?

    Yes. I'd suggest an easy cream cheese frosting or this stabilized whipped cream recipe.

    A close up look of the peach pie filling on top of a brown sugar cinnamon cupcake.

    If you made this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below. I love hearing from you! Also, please tag me on Instagram and check out my Pinterest for even more recipe ideas.

    It brings me so much joy to see you make my recipes. 🙂

    Happy Baking!

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    Peach Cobbler Cupcakes

    Karissa Parrish
    These peach cobbler cupcakes feature a brown sugar cinnamon cupcake that are super moist, perfectly spiced, and so soft! They have a peach filling in the center and are topped with a 4 ingredient vanilla buttercream.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 cupcakes

    Equipment

    • 12-count muffin pan
    • Cupcake Liners
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Saucepan

    Ingredients:
     
     

    Peach Cobbler Filling

    • 2 cups diced peaches, skins removed
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons corn starch
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Brown Sugar Cupcakes

    • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup vegetable oil (or canola)
    • ⅓ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla), room temperature
    • 1 large egg, room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cup Lifeway Kefir Plain Whole Milk

    Vanilla Buttercream

    • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions:
     

    Peach Cobbler Filling

    • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add the diced peaches, brown sugar, corn starch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until combined. Occasionally stir the mixture with a silicone spatula until it starts to boil and thicken.
    • Once thickened, remove the pan from the heat and transfer the filling to a heat safe bowl. Place it into the freezer and stir every 10 minutes until cooled.

    Brown Sugar Cupcakes

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract.
    • Alternate adding the flour mixture and the Lifeway Kefir milk to the wet ingredients (flour, milk, flour), whisking just until everything is combined (be careful not to overmix).
    • FIll each cupcake liner ¾ of the way full (3 tablespoons of batter) and bake for 16-20 minutes. Use a toothpick to check the centers for doneness and let the cupcakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring them over to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Vanilla Buttercream

    • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together the butter until light and smooth (1-2 minutes).
    • Add the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon and mix on low speed for 30 seconds. Then increase the speed to high and mix for another 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

    Assemble

    • Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a piping tip (or a small sharp knife) to carefully cut out the centers. Be careful not to go through the bottom of the cupcake (only go about halfway down). Fill each cupcake with the peach cobbler filling.
    • Frost the cupcakes. I placed the vanilla frosting in a piping bag and used the Wilton 6B piping tip. Top each frosted cupcake with more of the peach cobbler filling.
    • Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Notes:

    Measuring Flour: To help ensure you don’t add extra flour, follow these three simple steps: 1) Fluff up the flour using a fork. 2) Spoon the flour into your measuring cup. 3) Scrape a knife across the top of the measuring cup to level out the flour.
    Peach Pie Filling: I suggest making the filling first that way it has plenty of time to cool while the cupcakes are baking.
    Cupcake Batter: Fill each cupcake liner with 3 tablespoons of batter. If you add less, the cake won't rise all the way to the top.
    Assembling: Use a piping tip to carefully core out the centers of each cupcake.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 3gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Karissa Parrish says

      April 22, 2025 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      These peach cupcakes are perfect!! I love the fresh peach flavor and all of the cinnamon that's in it.

      Reply
    2. Linda says

      October 24, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      I made these and they are amazing! My family loved them ❤️ I have a question though, can I freeze the peach filling for a later date and if so, how long can I freeze it for? Ty!

      Reply
      • Ginger Snap says

        October 25, 2022 at 7:59 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Linda! And great question! You can freeze the filling for up to 2 months. Once you want to use it, place it in the refrigerator the night before so it's thawed by the time you want to use it the next day.

        Reply
        • Bernadette says

          June 08, 2024 at 9:30 am

          Can I freeze the cupcakes once assembled?

          Reply
          • Karissa Parrish says

            June 10, 2024 at 8:31 pm

            I don't recommend freezing once assembled because of the peach filling that's both in the cupcakes and on top. You could freeze the cupcakes unfilled and with the hole cut out of them. Once you're ready to use them, then make the filling, frosting, and assemble. That's what I'd do.

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