There’s no better way to kick off summer than with a celebration of juicy peaches and rich cream. June 21st is National Peaches and Cream Day, and we’re serving up a whole lot of sunshine in the sweetest way possible with cake pops and cupcakes that are bursting with fruity flavor and creamy goodness.
This year, we're leaning into our favorite mini dessert makers, the Babycakes Cake Pop Maker and Cupcake Maker, to create four peach-perfect treats you’ll want to make on repeat all season long.
Grab your apron, turn up the summer jams, and let’s bake up some peachy magic!
1. Summer-Fruit Peach Cake Pops (Babycakes Cake Pop Maker)
These bright, fruity cake pops are the bite-sized definition of summer. Bursting with real peach flavor and dipped in white chocolate, they’re as cute as they are craveable.
Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix (or homemade)
- 1 ripe peach, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon peach or almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- White chocolate candy melts
- Sprinkles or peach-colored sanding sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare cake mix according to box instructions, substituting milk for water. Add diced peaches and extract.
- Heat your Babycakes Cake Pop Maker and fill each well with batter.
- Bake 3–5 minutes until golden and springy.
- Cool completely, then dip in melted white chocolate and decorate with peach sprinkles.
- Chill to set and serve on sticks for fruity fun-on-the-go.
2. Peaches & Cream Cheesecake Pops (Babycakes Cake Pop Maker)
Creamy, dreamy, and packed with peachy cheesecake flavor, these pops are a dessert mashup you didn’t know you needed.
Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1/4 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- White chocolate chips
- Crushed graham crackers for topping
Instructions:
- Mix prepared cake batter with softened cream cheese and peach preserves.
- Spoon into your preheated Babycakes Cake Pop Maker.
- Bake for 3–5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and dip in melted white chocolate, then sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
- Refrigerate until firm. Perfectly poppable and peachy.
3. Peach Cupcakes with Peach Buttercream (Babycakes Cupcake Maker)
These cupcakes scream summer, from the soft peach cake to the fruity peach frosting on top. They're sweet, simple, and totally sunshine-approved.
Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup peach puree or finely chopped peaches
Peach Buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons peach puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions:
- Mix all cupcake ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into the Babycakes Cupcake Maker wells, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake 3-4 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat buttercream ingredients until fluffy, then pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with a fresh peach slice or edible flower for a garden-party finish.
4. Sweet Georgia Peach Cupcakes (Babycakes Cupcake Maker)
Think classic peach cobbler vibes, but in cupcake form. Moist peach cake and tangy cream cheese frosting come together in one delicious bite.
Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup finely diced peaches
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions:
- Whisk together dry ingredients, then mix in wet ingredients and fold in peaches.
- Spoon into Babycakes Cupcake Maker and bake for 3-4 minutes.
- Let cool while you whip up the frosting until creamy and smooth.
- Pipe frosting on top and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon or crushed vanilla wafers.
Keep Calm and Peach On
From sunny cake pops to dreamy cupcakes, these peaches and cream treats are the perfect way to celebrate summer’s most iconic flavor. Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or just treating yourself, these mini desserts are guaranteed to bring the smiles.
So dust off those Babycakes machines and get to popping, frosting, and partying.
Share Your Peach Party
Made one of these recipes? Show off your sweet creations! Tag us on Instagram and TikTok using #PeachItYourWay and @selectbrands and we’ll be sharing our favorites all week long.
