Comments on: White Cupcakes

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:01:35 +0000

In reply to Gina Stevens. Yay! I'm so glad to hear they were such a hit! Happy belated birthday to your son! :)

By: Gina Stevens

Gina Stevens — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:52:06 +0000

My son’s annual birthday request (for decades!) is white cupcakes with white icing and sprinkles. I cringe every year. I made this recipe last night and he claimed these were the BEST cupcakes he ever had. Sam, you are the BEST!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:19:14 +0000

In reply to Susan. Thank you so much for the feedback, Susan! I'm so glad you enjoyed these cupcakes. :)

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:38:52 +0000

Hello Sam,

I made these twice, the 1st time with APF with 1 Tbsp flour removed and replacing with 1 Tbsp baking powder (tasted great), then 2nd time exactly as written with cake flour (I too like results better using cake flour for this type of thing. It’s interesting the batter was a bit thinner, I guess because APF absorbs more liquid. One cupcake sunk a bit in middle, not too bad, but it was filled no different than the others. Also, I had enough for one extra cupcake. I haven’t tasted yet, but I imagine they’re really good as well.

So, no complaints or anything, just sharing my observation having made twice, one with each method. Thanks for sharing your expertise, Sam!

By: Casey @ Sugar Spun Run

Casey @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:29:43 +0000

In reply to Marianne. We're so glad you and your grandson enjoyed these cupcakes so much! Thank you for trying our recipe!

By: Marianne

Marianne — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:29:46 +0000

I can’t thank you enough for this recipe! I have tried many white cupcake recipes that my very picky, super-taster grandson has rejected, but this is the first one he actually loves. I will definitely be making these regularly.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:15:22 +0000

In reply to Natalie Gill. Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this happened! Is it possible your oven was running a bit hot? It sounds like they were just slightly over-baked. :(

By: Natalie Gill

Natalie Gill — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:16:42 +0000

I made these recently and the inside came out perfectly white but the tops were quite brown and the bottoms were too a little bit, do you know what I might have done wrong and what I could do to correct it?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:08:25 +0000

In reply to Meagan Anderson. Hi Meagan! You shouldn't have any issues doubling this recipe. We hope everyone loves them!

By: Meagan Anderson

Meagan Anderson — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:07:41 +0000

Hello, I tried this recipe and loved it! Planning to use it to make my little cousins wedding cupcakes, just curious, does this recipe double well? As I’m going to need to make 6-7 dozen white cupcakes, and doubling would seep the time lol.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:43:19 +0000

In reply to Michael. You're welcome! I'm so glad it was such a hit! :)

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:38:48 +0000

This is the best vanilla cupcake recipe I have ever made! It wasn’t too sweet (I don’t like it when it’s way too sweet), makes exactly 12 cupcakes… perfect for what I needed. Thank you for sharing 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:18:11 +0000

In reply to katie. I'm so glad you've enjoyed them so much, Katie! :)

By: katie

katie — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:00:55 +0000

This is an amazing recipe! I’ve already used it 3 different times, even added some sprinkles to make it funfetti! Also used it to make 4×4 mini cakes!! Every time has been delicious. thank you!!!!

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:16:04 +0000

In reply to Amanda E. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Amanda! :)

By: Amanda E

Amanda E — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:15:02 +0000

I had been looking and looking for a white cupcake recipe. This one is by far the best!! It is soft, fluffy and so delicious! Thank you so much.
If you’re not using this recipe, you are missing out.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:52:03 +0000

In reply to Tricia. Thank you so much, Tricia! I am so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:24:14 +0000

Sam, this is the most delicious cupcake I have ever eaten. I followed you detailed recipe exactly and I am over the moon! Thank you for all the careful attention you put into your written recipes and for the inspiring videos and technique tips. Yours is one of my absolute favorite sites. I have learned so much from your down-to-earth teaching style.
THANK YOU!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:36:30 +0000

In reply to Raquel. Hi Raquel! These bake relatively flat with only a slight dome, so a flat cupcake isn't necessarily unexpected. Are they sinking?

By: Raquel

Raquel — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:11:51 +0000

Hi, lovely recipe, thank you! Why do my cupcakes go flat?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:47:38 +0000

In reply to Dana M. Hi Dana! We do not recommend using carton egg whites, as they don't always whip properly.

By: Dana M

Dana M — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:16:22 +0000

I cannot wait to try this recipe- it is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Would it be possible to use carton egg whites in this?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:10:25 +0000

In reply to DEEPIKA PRASANTH. Hi Deepika! We talk about this throughout the post and include instructions in the recipe notes.

By: DEEPIKA PRASANTH

DEEPIKA PRASANTH — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:25:06 +0000

In reply to Crystal. Can we use all purpose flour instead of cake flour? If so how much quantity to use?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:36:35 +0000

In reply to Deb. Hi Deb! I typically use "Swans Down" or "SoftasSilk." :)