Yield: 24 cupcakes
White Cupcake Recipe
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
22 minutes
Additional Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 2 minutes
Simple, sweet, and elegant, White Cupcakes prove that basic isn’t always bad. Enjoy them as-is or get creative and go wild with different flavors and toppings. Our classic white cupcake recipe is moist and delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners. Set aside.
- For the batter, combine cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in bowl. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes on medium, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Alternate additions of dry ingredients with buttermilk, mixing after each addition (about 3 of each). Once the last of the buttermilk is added, beat for one full minute.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 21-23 minutes. Remove and cool in pan 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in airtight container at room temperature.
- Be sure to use room-temperature butter and egg whites so your cupcakes are easy to mix and have the lightest texture possible.
- We love using our classic Vanilla Frosting and tangy Vanilla Sour Cream Frosting on these cupcakes.
- For a fruitier frosting, try our Strawberry Buttercream Frosting. It’s a beautiful pink color and gets maximum flavor from freeze-dried strawberries.
- Add sprinkles or edible glitter on top of the frosting for a fun decorative touch!
- Don’t want to use frosting on these? No problem! They’re just as delish and way less sweet with Homemade Whipped Cream on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1 cupcakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 167Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 114mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 0gSugar: 15gProtein: 2g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.