This recipe for White Wedding Cake Cupcakes is one of the most popular recipes on RecipeGirl.com. These are seriously simple to make – you’ll be shocked! But they turn out the best cupcakes. They’re so good!
Watch the video showing you how to make White Wedding Cake Cupcakes, then scroll to the very bottom of this post to print out the complete recipe so you can make these at home.
What supplies do you need to make Wedding Cupcakes?
If you’re looking for the right supplies to make these cupcakes, here are my suggestions (these are affiliate links to Amazon):
- 12-cup muffin pan
- My suggestion for the cupcake liners is to visit a local baking supply shop where you live. They should carry a good, white liner that won’t have the cupcake turning out greasy.
- Edible sugar pearls
- large plastic disposable pastry bags for piping the frosting
- For icing the cupcakes, I recommend trying either the Wilton Open Star 1M tip or the Wilton Closed Star 2D. Both of these you can usually find at craft or baking supply stores. Or just order a whole decorator tip kit and try out different ones!
- These disposable cupcake boxes are great… because you can bake and decorate your cupcakes, then store them in the boxes and refrigerate them overnight!
This White Wedding Cake Cupcakes recipe has been featured in a post on The Recipe Girl blog, with more photographs and information on the decorator tips that were used and which icing recipe is best (Wedding Cupcake Buttercream) and How to Make Wedding Cupcakes.
Go there for all of the answers to your questions about details on what tips were used for the frosting etc.
I’m not usually one to use a boxed cake mix and doctor it up. I’m much more accustomed to using entirely homemade recipes.
But these turn out delicious, moist and fluffy cupcakes- perfect for holding buttercream frosting. It’s crazy, but it’s true!
Tips for baking the best White Wedding Cake Cupcakes:
As you can see from the photo, the cupcakes lay pretty flat on top and don’t rise into a mound like some cupcakes. This is a good thing, actually.
You want those cupcakes to have a flat layer so there is a nice, flat base for piping frosting on top.
Don’t fret if the tops of the cupcakes appear to be slightly moist. That’s okay! Just cover them with your buttercream frosting, and all will be fine.
For best results, look for white cupcake papers from a real baking supply store. They’ll have the best products, and that is where I buy the papers that I use.
This recipe has been pinned more than one million times by RecipeGirl readers, and the recipe has been made by thousands and thousands of people.
I receive so many happy emails from brides who chose to use this recipe for their wedding. It’s that good!
Can you bake a cake with the White Wedding Cake Cupcakes Recipe?
Yes! This recipe can also be used to make wedding cake. I made cupcakes for the wedding- plus a mini cake for the bride and groom to take home and keep.
I used the same Wedding Cupcake Buttercream for the cake too. It pipes beautifully! See the links below for the Wedding Cake and Wedding Cupcake Buttercream links!
I’ve made larger cakes by doubling the recipe, and I’ve made mini cakes– as pictured.
If you have additional questions, it might be helpful to read through the comments below the recipe– you might find the answers you are looking for 🙂
As with using any recipe for an important occasion, my best advice is to test this recipe out and see how you like it before you make it for the big day. Frost the cupcakes and everything!
Then you’ll know if this recipe is for you.
Here are a few links that may be helpful to you:
- How to Make Wedding Cupcakes (a post showing you how I made them for a wedding)
- Wedding Cupcake Buttercream (the best frosting recipe for these cupcakes)
- Chocolate Wedding Cupcakes
- White Wedding Cake
White Wedding Cake Cupcakes
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- One 15.25-ounce box white cake mix
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Place cupcake liners in cupcake pans (you'll need approx. 36).
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, flour, sugar and salt. Add remaining ingredients and beat with hand mixer for 2 minutes, or until well blended.
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill prepared cupcake tins- fill about 3/4 full. Bake about 18 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Video
Notes
TIPS:
- Recommend: Most companies have downsized the size of their cake mix from 18.25 to smaller. Some readers have made this recipe as indicated using the smaller size mix and still had great success. Others bought a 2nd mix and added in the missing ounces to the first box. It's up to you on what you want to try. I've had success with making this recipe as-is with the new, smaller cake mixes. Reading through some of the comments on the post may help...
- You can use either regular or light sour cream for this recipe, but heck... since it's a wedding cupcake and you want it to be as delicious and moist as possible, I recommend going for the full-fat kind.
- Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract (in addition to the vanilla) if you wish to have a different flavor.
- Using a spring ice cream scoop is perfect for getting the batter into the cupcake tins without spilling.
- You can also use this mix to make cake. Pour into greased and floured cake pans. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Could I use coconut oil for oil substitute?
I haven’t tried that, but if that’s something you do when you bake then you might try it!
I’ve made this at least 10 times and I love it and so have all the people that I’ve made
Them for! 💕😋💕
This recipe is amazing! The baking time is spot-on. This is definitely going to be my new go-to white cake recipe. The crumb is perfect and the flavor of this cake is better than any other cake (mix or scratch-made that I have ever tried.
I’m not a baker-(AT ALL) -these were very easy to make-and tasted like they came from a bakery! AMAZING!!!
Love this recipe
I have not made yet, Grandsons wedding coming in May.I am feeling nervous because I am baking them.How earl can I make a frost? rehearsal is on a friday and I would like to have them done and at venue where we will be decorating after rehearsal.
Since you’re in charge of this, I would definitely tell you to practice before the big event. Make them ahead and make the frosting ahead too. Just like you want to do on the big day. Testing out ahead of time will help you feel comfortable with how you prepare these on the big day!
I have made this many times for a tall 8 inch cake but I making a wedding cake for my daughter-in-law that’s two layers of 12 inch two layers of 10 inch and two layers of 8 inch I have no idea how many batches I need to make- do you have any idea? thank you I had of time
I have no idea! If making for such a special day, I’d definitely test it all out before making it on the actual day.
I haven’t tried this yet, but I have a few questions: how is 2 tbs of oil enough for that much batter? Also, do you need to add more leavening agent (baking powder/soda) to compensate for the added cup of flour? also, if 24 cupcake pan can only fit in the oven, do you refrigerate the leftover batter until ready to bake the remaining 12 cupcakes? Thank you for your help!!
Hi Angela, the recipe works with the ingredients written. I just leave the batter in a bowl on the counter while I bake the rest.
I’ve made this recipe several times and it’s the perfect crumb! I’ve also made the chocolate version: yum! Question: I’m wondering if the same technique would work with a yellow cake mix. Have you ever tired that? Do you have suggestions for a yellow cupcake? Thanks!
I’ve been wanting to try it with yellow cake. It should work!
I have lost count as to how many times I’ve made this recipe. It is my very favorite cake recipe! I’ve used different cake mix flavors, and I’ve used it to make layers for cakes. This is the best!! Always soft and moist, not crumbly.
Love this recipe. Makes the best cakes. Made confetti cake several times, received so many compliments .