FRESH PEACH CUPAKES

 


Nothing is better than the taste of a fresh peach and this recipe is a fantastic way to savor the delicious flavor of this fruit.

This recipe comes from my sister at Life and Coconuts.  It was adapted from our  grandmother’s old fashioned strawberry cake recipe made with Jello. The peach flavor is so light and refreshing and is sure to be on your list of summertime favorites.


Fresh Peach Cupcakes

 CAKE INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package white cake mix
  • 1 cup pureed peaches with juice
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 (3 oz) package peach gelatin
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs

 CAKE DIRECTIONS 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Pour into lined cupcake tins and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until done. Cool completely before frosting.

 


 FROSTING INGREDIENTS 

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup vegetable shortening
  • 6 tablespoons pureed peaches
  • 1 teaspoon peach flavoring or 2 tablespoons peach gelatin powder
  • 5 -6 cups powdered sugar

 FROSTING DIRECTIONS

Mix shortening, butter, and peach flavoring or gelatin (I add a few drops of water to the gelatin to help dissolve powder) with an electric mixer on low speed. Alternately add powdered sugar and peach puree until desired consistency is reached. You may need to add more or less powdered sugar to achieve consistency. Pipe or spread onto cupcakes.

Makes 24 cupcakes.                           

Note: I make peach jams and jellies which work great if you don't have fresh peaches on hand. Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons of peach jam/jelly for the 6 tablespoons of fresh peach puree.