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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 16, 2023
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Our scratch white cupcakes intentionally have a delicate flavor so that whatever frosting you use can shine! It's easy to dress up these tender white cupcakes for a variety of occasions. They are perfect for bridal and baby showers! Make it your way with the variation below.

White Cupcakes

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 5 egg whites
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, about 1/3 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and milk, about half at a time, beating just until blended.
  • Step 
    3
    Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Frost with desired frosting.

Nutrition

180 Calories
7g Total Fat
2g Protein
26g Total Carbohydrate
15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cupcake
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
125mg
5%
Potassium
45mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
15g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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