Berry-Topped White Cupcakes

Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Updated on Apr. 25, 2022

Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them the perfect treat for a patriotic-themed party on Memorial Day or Fourth of July. —Judy Kenninger, Brownsburg, Indiana

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  • Berry-Topped White Cupcakes

    Prep Time 30 min
    Cook Time 20 min
    Yield 22 cupcakes

    Ingredients

    • 5 large egg whites
    • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 1 cup sugar, divided
    • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2-1/4 cups cake flour
    • 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 3/4 cup milk
    • ICING:
    • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1/3 cup butter, softened
    • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • Assorted berries

    Directions

    1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In another bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
    2. Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter; fold in remaining whites.
    3. With a spoon, gently fill foil- or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
    4. For icing, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Frost cupcakes. Top with berries.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 each: 226 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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