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Tall and Fluffy White Cupcakes

Tall and fluffy white cupcakes that are easy to make.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (or cake flour)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick butter (room temperature) 1 stick = 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (room temperature) If chilled, add measured amount of milk to small bowl and heat in microwave for about 10 seconds to bring to room temperature.

Vanilla Frosting

  • 2 sticks butter (room temperature)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Cupcake

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together flour, salt and baking powder in mixing bowl; set aside
  • In another mixing bowl (or bowl of stand mixer), beat butter for two minutes until fluffy. Add sugar; beat for another two minutes. Scrape down bowl with spatula.
  • Slowly add egg whites to sugar mixture while beating on medium speed until fluffy, about two minutes.
  • Add vanilla extract and scrape down bowl with spatula.
  • Slowly add flour mixture and milk, alternating by adding a little flour first, then half the milk, then flour, etc., Beat for a couple minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  • Fill cupcake liners to 2/3 full and bake for about 17-20 minutes. If you are making tall muffins, it takes a few extra minutes. Cupcakes are done when a toothpick comes out clean when inserted at the top, center.
  • Let cool completely.

Fluffy Whipped Cream Frosting

  • Beat butter until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time; and beat for a few minutes until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract and on medium high speed slowly add the whipping cream. Continue to beat until desired texture.
  • Add frosting to piping bag and decorate cupcakes as desired.

Notes

Cupcake baking tips:
  • Don't over mix the batter - it will change the texture.
  • If your butter is too cold, cut in pieces and warm in microwave for a few seconds. Don't let it melt!
  • If you are not experienced at frosting cupcakes, I always find the Wilton tutorials on YouTube super fun and easy. Check it out!
  • Make cupcakes the day before and frost when you're ready to enjoy. 
  • Enjoy!