Wedding cupcake recipe! These white cupcakes begin with a cake mix, but they’re so moist and tasty no one will guess how easy they are. Perfect for birthdays, gender reveals, weddings, and more!
Originally published 12/16/12. Last updated 4/4/19.
People love weddings for different reasons. For me, the best part of the reception is the wedding cake.
While most brides dream about their ring or their wedding dress, I wanted a delicious cake.
And my favorite kind of wedding cake is a white wedding cake.
It seems like making a good white cake should be easy, but it’s not. I’ve tried so many white cake recipes that just don’t work out, and I always end up going back to a cake mix.
This cake starts with a cake mix, but it ends up tasting like a great bakery cake.
It is light and tender and moist with a light vanilla flavor, and it makes a great birthday cupcake, great base for gender reveal cupcakes, and more!
How to make white (wedding) cupcakes
Begin by whisking the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add the wet ingredients and mix well.
I like to mix the batter by hand, but you can use an electric mixer if you prefer. However, if you use a mixer, just be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter between the prepared muffin tin cups.
I like to line the muffin tin cups with paper liners, but you could grease and flour if you prefer.
Bake until cupcakes spring back when lightly touched. A toothpick should come out clean.
Be careful to watch the cupcakes as they can quickly go from pale to golden brown.
Frostings that go well with white cupcakes
I usually use either Whipped Buttercream Frosting or Vanilla Buttercream to frost these cupcakes.
You can also use my chocolate buttercream frosting if you’d like a chocolate/vanilla combo.
How long will the cupcakes keep?
The cupcakes will keep for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight at room temperature.
Can you freeze the cupcakes?
You can! I let them come to room temperature and then store them, unfrosted, in a single layer in a resealable freezer bag.
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White Cupcakes Wedding Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box white cake mix
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/3 cup warm water not hot
- 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Place cupcake liners in cupcake pans (You'll need approx. 32).
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda together.
- Add water, butter, buttermilk, vanilla, and egg whites; mix until well-combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared cupcake tins filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake about 22-27 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Comments & Reviews
Jan says
I have tried many version of this white cake recipe and they have always shrunk by a lot. Thinking it may have been the sour cream that most of these recipes call for. The ones I made today from your recipe turned out perfect!!! I have been making vanilla cupcakes and cakes for over 40 yrs now and this is by far the BEST!!! Baking soda and buttermilk must have done the trick! I can’t “Thank You” enough! Vanilla is my favorite!
Kate says
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad that they turned out well for you!
Barbara Lanza says
Those cupcakes look amazing ! I’m going to make them in two days for my daughters wedding. I will you give you my feedback.
Kate says
Thank you! And congratulations to your daughter!
Linda Smith says
Is baking time different for jumbo cupcakes?
Kate says
I haven’t tried to make the cupcakes as jumbo cupcakes to say for certain.
Andy says
Will it work as a couple 8″ rounds as well
Kate says
I haven’t tried baking this recipe in rounds, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Andy says
Thank you! I shall try and see how it goes ?
Kate says
Any time! Good luck!! =)
Andy says
So glad I found this recipe… was delicious and it got so many compliments!! Thank u!
tammy says
i assumed that was sugar sprinkled on top and someone said salt was a great idea – is it salt?!
Kate says
It is sugar. I sprinkled a decorating sugar on top . I use salted butter for the frosting, but I don’t add salt to the top. =)
Happy Valley Chow says
Those look incredible! Love that you added a little pinch of salt on top, very smart :)
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
kateheartseating says
Thanks!!
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Yay!!! That’s awesome! Thank you =)
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Thank you for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
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Thanks for hosting! Happy New Year to you, too!
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says
I pinned this :)
kateheartseating says
Glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by!! =)
Winnie says
These look quite elegant and very tasty!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!!
Marlys says
These sound Delicious.. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday..
jillinamillion says
They look and sound delicious!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you are having a fabulous festive week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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Thanks! And thanks for stopping by!
dianaramblesdotcom says
These look really yummy! Thanks for linking up. Following you on Pinterest!
kateheartseating says
Thanks, and thanks for hosting your weekly party!
BeckyMcNeer says
Looks beautiful! Love a white cake! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday!
kateheartseating says
Thanks! And thanks for stopping by!
Marlene says
I love how you frosted them. So elegant. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday,
Your co-host from Nosh My Way,
Marlene
kateheartseating says
Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by! I don’t have a piping bag, so I used a baggie with the corner snipped off to frost the cupcakes. So, I’m glad to hear that it looks ok =).
Printabelle says
This is a perfect way to dress up a boxed cake mix and turn it into something special. Thanks very much for sharing!
Kate says
Thanks for stopping by to check them out!! =)
Simplee Sue says
These look great for a wedding. No matter if it’s a box cake or not…it’s the end result. If it tastes good, then it’s good!
We may have met by chance…but we become friends by choice.
Kate says
Thanks! That’s so true. The taste really is what counts.
Megan says
These look amazing. :)
Kate says
Thanks!! =)
Roxana White says
Those look and sound delicious! I usually use a box recipe only but this may be worth a try. Going to pin it :) Found you on Wednesday Whatsits!
Kate says
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the cupcakes!! =)
Sara @SneakySpoons says
Those look delicious!
Kate says
Thank you! And thanks for stopping by =)