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.
I love this recipe. It’s my go to every time for cupcakes. Makes a nice large batch which you can store in the freezer and decorate when ready. The taste and texture are amazing. I don’t always separate the eggs I just add the whole egg.
Thank you! This has been my go to for cakes and cupcakes since I first tried it years ago! Because of my clumsiness I learned added the whole eggs also works and creates a creamier color. After the first 24 white cupcakes I add 5 TBSP cocoa powder to satisfy my chocolate Lovers.
Where is the recipe for the frosting?
https://www.recipegirl.com/wedding-cupcake-buttercream/
What kind of coupler were you using in the video? It appears there is a black type of coupler added to hold the piping tip containing the frosting.
Not sure…
Love theses cup cakes delicious
This recipe is easy to work with, the frosting was a nice consistency for decorating, and cupcakes turned out beautifully ❤️
I want to make this recipe and give it a try. but what can i used instead of a box cake mix?
Try another recipe! This recipe is meant to start with a cake mix.
I don’t want to make 3 dozen cupcakes. Could I make 12 cupcakes and a 2 or 3 six inch layer cake? Is there enough batter for that? Thank you.
Possibly!
Can I sub the white box mix for chocolate box mix? I love how moist they are and would love to have moist chocolate cupcakes!
Here’s my chocolate version: https://www.recipegirl.com/chocolate-wedding-cupcakes/
I made these cupcakes and sent some to family and friends and got rave reviews! One of my friends said it was the best cupcake she ever had!
Best cupcakes ever!
I have made cakes for years using regular cake mix with the shortening icing recipe and artificial butter flavoring. This blows them away! Thank you for a fabulous recipe and the buttercream frosting recipe. I went with adding sprinkles to make my white cake and white icing cupcakes more festive as birthday cupcakes. Perfect! Thanks again!
If I freeze these, do I take them out the day before to defrost?
Yes, that’s probably a good idea.
I made these for my husbands birthday. These were the best cupcakes I’ve ever tasted let alone made myself! So fluffy and extremely moist. These will be a forever recipe for me from now on. Thank you!
Holy perfectly moist and delicious cupcakes Batman!!!! :-)) theSe are delicious!! Thank you! We made 75 for my dads celebration of life BBQ! Turned out perfect to frost them on top. Used our yummy Mexican vanilla from Cancun this year too. Extra yumminess! Will never use another recipe for vanilla cupcakes!
Can you use golden cake mix and eggs including the yolk to make yellow cake cupcakes?
Sounds like a good variation!
What is the cook time for mini cupcakes
I don’t have a bake time for mini cupcakes, but it can certainly be done. Just keep an eye on them and take them out when done baking 🙂
Had anyone tried vinegar and baking soda instead of egg? Allergy thi g
Made this cake for my niece’s birthday and it was a huge hit,,, loved the cake and will make this every time I need a great cake. Thank you for this amazing recipe.
Can you substitute the water for nut milk?
I haven’t tried that!
Did you ever use jumbo cupcake pans for this recipe? If so, how do I adjust the time/temperature when baking them?
I have never tried that! I’d probably Google, “jumbo cupcakes” and see what baking times other recipes might call for. Good luck!