Peaches and Cream Cupcakes

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 170 C.
2. Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter in a freestanding electric mixer with a paddle attachment and beat on slow speed until you get a sandy consistency and everything is combined. Gradually pour in half the milk and beat until the milk is incorporated.
3. Whisk the egg, vanilla extract and remaining milk together in a separate bowl for a few seconds, then pour into the flour mixture and continue beating until just incorporated. Continue mixing for a few more minutes until the mixture is smooth. Do not over mix.
4. Divide the sliced peaches between the paper cases so that the base of each case is covered.
5. Spoon the cupcake mixture on top until two thirds full and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until light golden brown and the sponge bounces back when touched.
6. Leave the cupcakes to cool slightly in the tray before turning out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
7. When the cupcakes are cold, spoon the Vanilla frosting on top and finish with a light sprinkling of soft light brown sugar.

Below is a picture of me at every step in the recipe.

Below is the review for the Peaches and Cream Cupcakes. I asked an impartial person to give me their opinions on certain aspects and an overall rating at the end.

Peaches and Cream Cupcake
Aesthetics:
In all honesty it looks very similar to previous cupcakes, such as plain vanilla and strawberry cheesecake. I would assume that it is a plain cupcake if I were none the wiser as there is not indication as to what is on the inside. I wonder if there was an error with the icing as it seems to have fallen around the sides and resembles more of a fairy cake. The small amount of cinnamon on top however adds a very nice smell and makes the cake seem more appealing.

Taste:
You need to get all the way to the bottom of the cake to find the peach and make sure you get a bit of everything on the spoon to experience it fully. The idea is very similar to the earlier strawberry cheesecake cupcake, but I have to say it is less successful. The texture of the peach is strange in the mouth but the flavour is definitely found in the bottom. Combine this with the moist vanilla sponge and icing and you have the makings of a great cupcake.

Additional Comments:
Technically there are no downfalls with this cupcake. The fruit is good, the sponge is tasty and the icing is a nice touch, but there is just no wow factor. It feels bland in the mouth and I would recommend a dollop of cream on the side to add another flavour.

Rating:
6/10

Below is a picture of the final cake.