These peach cupcakes are packed with peach flavor from peach jam and fresh peaches. Then they are topped with a peach buttercream.
Sometimes, life just sucks.
I hesitate how much of “real” life to share here sometimes. How raw I can really be. In all honesty, this is my happy place. It’s about food, after all. And food – well, it makes me happy. To see a beautiful cupcake or to see someone go back for seconds of something I made – these things put a smile on my face. But unfortunately, life is more often not about the food. And life, unfortunately, is not always picture perfect, no matter how you look at it.
The last 6ish months have been some of the hardest I have been through in my life. Late last year, my husband got a new job. A very promising job. We sold our house. We bought a truck for his job. We suffered through living apart for months while we looked for somewhere to live. Finally, in January, it all seemed to be coming together. We found a place to live and were reunited as a family.
But it was short-lived. The company that my husband was working for basically shut down. They lost their 2 main accounts, and the calls for work completely stopped. We really don’t even know exactly what happened because communication was basically cut off. He was working as an independent contractor, so there was really nothing we could do. Except pray for work.
Unfortunately, work for him hasn’t come. Fortunately, work started rolling in for me. I do have to say that I am extremely grateful, because I have been able to support our family financially through this blog and lots of recipe developing opportunities. But it has been hard. I have always said that the one word of advice I’d give to someone wanting to start a food blog is to not go into it expecting to make a living from it. It’s possible – I have been doing it – but I have also been working 10-12 hour days. While pregnant. And I’m not going to lie – it’s been hard. I’ve had several people comment to me that they don’t know how I do it all, but the truth of the matter is that I have no option right now.
But as we get closer to this baby coming, (only about 10 weeks to go!), we decided that this is not an ideal situation anymore. I can’t keep up physically anymore. And my poor husband – not only does he feel terrible because he isn’t providing for our family, but he sees me suffering and can’t really do anything about it because I have to be the one to make the food, to photograph the food, to talk about the food.
So we decided to simplify life. This week, we are moving back in with my parents. Just removing the burden of paying rent will be a huge thing for me. I feel like I have been drained of creativity lately because I’ve been doing so much, so I’m hoping now that I can cut back a little bit, the ideas will start to flow better.
I am not writing all of this for sympathy. (In fact, I know 80% of people don’t even read through the post – but go straight for the recipe!) I only write this to let you know where I have been these past few weeks, or months, and that I may still be a little absent until I get settled over the next week. I know that this is a temporary situation, and that things will get better. I have faith in that. (And if any of you have any good job leads for my husband, we are all ears! We are even willing to relocate if necessary! :))
And I have faith in cupcakes. They make me happy. Especially when a recipe comes together so perfectly the first time around. We know that I am obsessed with peach season here in Utah. I can’t believe this is only the second peach recipe I’ve posted this year. But this one is so good. I knew that I wanted some good peach flavor in the cupcakes, but I also knew that a lot of time, when you bake with fruit like this, the flavor is lost. So I decided to use both peach jam and fresh peaches. You’ll want a really good quality peach jam for these, preferrably with some good chunks. I canned a ton of jam a couple of years ago, and this helped me to get through a bit more of it!!
And don’t forget the icing! Once again, I used jam to make sure the peach flavor was prominent. And a fresh peach slice is the perfect topping to bring it all together. If you are a peach lover, these cupcakes are for you!!
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Peach Cupcakes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 cupcakes 1x
Description
These peach cupcakes are packed with peach flavor from peach jam and fresh peaches. Then they are topped with a peach buttercream.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup peach jam
- 2 medium peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespooon flour
Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons peach jam
- peach slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F. Line 16 cupcake tins with liners.
- In the bowl of a mixer, mix together the vegetable oil and sugar. Beat in the egg.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. To the sugar mixture, add 1/3 of the flour mixture. Then add half of the milk. Add another 1/3 of the flour, the rest of the milk, then the remaining flour. Mix just until combined. Fold in the jam.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped peaches and flour. Fold into the batter. Fill the cupcake tins 2/3 full with the mixture and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 17- 20 minutes. Cool completely.
- To make the frosting: In the bowl of a mixer, cream together all of the ingredients. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes. Top with a peach slice.
More peach desserts worth making:
Peaches and Cream Whoopie Pies from Sweet Peas Kitchen
Sour Cream Peach Pie from Taste and Tell
Deep Fried Peaches and Ice Cream from Sweet Basil
Dimply Peach Cake with Almond from Good Life Eats
Peach Basil Sorbet from Dash of East
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
Deborah, don’t feel bad that you are using your blog to vent. I hope that you will find comfort in knowing that many of us are or have been through similar tough times (the last few years have had their ups and downs for us personally). I hope that everything works out for you and your family. And moving in with your parents may not only ease financial burdens but having extra help and support with your older children when the baby comes will be a blessing. Good luck with it all! I’m sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!
Erika - The Teenage Taste says
I’m sending good vibes your way, Deborah! It definitely sounds like you are going through a tough time right now, but things will get better!
On a lighter note, I’m sure your parents will love all of the treats! Cupcakes always seem to brighten my day! 🙂
grace says
i’m so sorry for your struggles, deborah! how wonderful that your parents are able to be there for you, though–keep on keepin’ on!
meanwhile, any and every use for peach jam simply wins. 🙂
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I’m a bit late to the game (I’m trying to catch up on my google reader) but I just wanted to say that you’re doing such an amazing job and that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family! If you have crazy pregnancy cravings and need some cookies and muffins, I will definitely send some along your way 🙂
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
Good luck with everything…I hope things start to turn around! BTW, these cupcakes sound incredible! 🙂
Amanda says
I don’t know if I’ve ever been to your blog before, but I saw this post on foodgawker and hopped on over. We just canned 14 quarts of peaches on Monday…and after this post, I need to go get more peaches and make jam!
Anyway–I’m not sure if I read your post correctly, but it looks like you’re in UT. And, I haven’t been a long-time reader, so I’m not sure what your husband does for work. But, my friend posted within the past couple of weeks on facebook some job openings at the company he works for in Provo. So, I thought I’d pass on the info to you! Here’s the link to the company’s Career page: http://www.insidesales.com/careers.
I wish you all the best! I can’t imagine trying to do all that you’re keeping up with while being pregnant with your third! I know that you just do what needs to be done and I’m sure it often seems like the edges are fraying, but I’d be willing to bet you’re doing a whole lot better than you think. Good luck with it all!
Heidi / foodiecrush says
Deb, you KNOW if there is anything I can do to help you and your cute family, I’m there. The crazy thing is I never, ever see you without a smile and love for those around you. You pretty much rock m’lady. I am so impressed you pored out your feelings, that’s what the medium is for. To share and be a cathartic cleanse once in a while and let us get to know the real you. And although your cupcakes certainly entice me to go right to the recipe, I always read your loverly words first. XO
Avanika {Yumsilicious Bakes} says
Wow, I really hope things improve soon. Must say I’m impressed that your blog and related activities are supporting you.
And, the cupcakes look amazing. Bookmarked for next year’s peach season 🙂
Sue says
I’m so sorry things aren’t going well for your family. I hope things improve very soon.
This is why everyone needs to get out and vote this November. I don’t care who you vote for — just vote for the people that you believe will make this country a better place to live. Take some time to research the issues and the candidates, and really think about who can get the job done. Yes, you can find the time. You need to do this for you, and for your family’s future.
Heather says
I know what you are going through and it super sucks. Check out dish network they are usually hiring techs. Good luck! I hope your husband finds work soon.
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
You brought tears to my eyes. My husband and I have been going through something similar since he lost his job in February. I haven’t had the guts to share it on my blog though. I admire you for that and for all you’re doing for your family! I believe everything happens for a reason and I hope everything turns out better in the end than you ever would’ve imagined!
And your cupcakes look amazing! I love peach!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
Ok, I just realized this is an old post. Oops! I hope things have looked up in the past year! 🙂
Deborah says
Thanks, Lindsay – it has been an interesting year, but things are definitely in a better place! Hang in there, I know things will improve for in as well!
Linda says
These cupcakes don’t taste like peach and they are very heavy and thick like a quick bread. The frosting is wonderful. I will be using it on another peach flavored cupcake.
Deborah says
I’m sorry you didn’t like the cupcakes, but I’m glad the frosting was a hit!
Sarah says
I made these for all the maintenance crews at my husbands work, and I can already tell that he likes them. He ate 3 this morning before they were even frosted! Good luck with everything and thanks for the awesome recipe!
Deborah says
Yay!! So glad he liked them!
Addison says
Can you make it without peach jam?
Deborah says
I haven’t tried, but you could probably leave it out. It is what brings most of the peach flavor to the cupcakes, though, and all of the peach flavor to the frosting.
Sherrie says
I am reading this post and crying for you and then I looked at the date! I am praying that things have brightened in your world! And i can not wait to make these cupcakes. So sad that peach season just ended here in NY! Do you still live in Utah? My son and daughter in law live in Draper, UT
Deborah says
Thanks, Sherrie! Things have definitely turned around from back then. 🙂 We are still in Utah and happy and thriving!