Best Gender Reveal Cupcakes Ever! Recipe

Name: Best Gender Reveal Cupcakes Ever!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE PART OF THE CUPCAKES; 2 (18 ounce) boxes white cake mix or (18 ounce) boxes butter recipe cake mix, use required ingredients as stated on the box; 3 eggs (use amount specified in cake mix directions); 1 1/4 cups water (use amount specified in cake mix directions); 1/3 cup oil (use amount specified in cake mix directions); FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING; 2 cups butter (room temp); 9 cups powdered sugar; 8 ounces bakers white chocolate; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; FOR THE SURPRISE FILLING; red food coloring or blue food coloring; 1 quart heavy whipping cream (put the container of whipping cream and a bowl in your freezer 20 minutes before you use it to have ); 2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes vanilla instant pudding mix (my fav is cheesecake!!, my fav is cheesecake!!) or (3 1/2 ounce) boxes white chocolate pudding mix (my fav is cheesecake!!, my fav is cheesecake!!); 10 ounces strawberry preserves (girl) or 10 ounces blackberry preserves (boy)

Bake this irresistible Best Gender Reveal Cupcakes Ever! at home. Made with CUPCAKES, white cake, eggs and water. Easy step-by-step instructions included.

This Best Gender Reveal Cupcakes Ever! relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as butter (room temp), powdered sugar, bakers white chocolate and vanilla. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 3239 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

Whether you're rounding off a family dinner, bringing a treat to a gathering, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this Best Gender Reveal Cupcakes Ever! delivers. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and add a scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream for an extra-special finish.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE PART OF THE CUPCAKES
2 (18 ounce) boxes white cake mix or (18 ounce) boxes butter recipe cake mix, use required ingredients as stated on the box
3 eggs (use amount specified in cake mix directions)
1 1/4 cups water (use amount specified in cake mix directions)
1/3 cup oil (use amount specified in cake mix directions)
FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING
2 cups butter (room temp)
9 cups powdered sugar
8 ounces bakers white chocolate
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
FOR THE SURPRISE FILLING
red food coloring or blue food coloring
1 quart heavy whipping cream (put the container of whipping cream and a bowl in your freezer 20 minutes before you use it to have )
2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes vanilla instant pudding mix (my fav is cheesecake!!, my fav is cheesecake!!) or (3 1/2 ounce) boxes white chocolate pudding mix (my fav is cheesecake!!, my fav is cheesecake!!)
10 ounces strawberry preserves (girl) or 10 ounces blackberry preserves (boy)

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["Cupcakes:", "Bake the cupcakes as per the instructions on the cake mix box.", "I suggest doing this the night before as I did -- being pregnant saps my energy and dividing the work makes it easier for me! I also cooled the cupcakes and put them in the freezer to make them easier to work with and ice the next day.", "Icing:", "Set the Butter out so it gets to be room temperature. Next take the 8 oz of white bakers chocolate and chop it up and put it into a microwaveable bowl. Microwave it in 15-20 sec increments, stirring in between, until melted. Whip the Butter and white chocolate together (first I squished the butter with a fork and then used a mixer). Add the Vanilla and Heavy whipping cream and mix well. Keep using your mixer and gradually add the 9 cups of powdered sugar. Set Aside.", "Surprise Filling:", "Take the heavy whipping cream out of the freezer (you put it in there 20 minutes ago, right?) and dump it in your bowl. Using cool or cold beaters on your mixer, beat the whipping cream on medium-high until it starts to get thick. Add the Jello pudding mix and keep mixing until it gets really thick and somewhat stiff. Fold in your desired amount of preserves (I used about 2/3 of a small jar) and add food coloring. Beat the mixture until it's a even color.", "Filling the Cupcakes:", "Take the cupcakes out of the freezer immediately after finishing the filling. Cut a upside down triangular cylinder out of the top of the cupcake. (That makes sense, right?) Cut the point off the triangular cylinder so it leaves lots of room for filling and it will be like a lid.", "Using a regular spoon, fill the cupcakes with the colored surprise filling and put their ""tops"" back on carefully.", "Icing the cupcakes:", "take your icing and either just slather it on the top, covering any hint of blue or pink filling -- or be all fancy-like and use an icing bag and tips and swirl on a beautiful top. Add blue and pink sprinkles or whatever you like on top of that.", "Store Cupcakes in the refrigerator! They can last a few days, just make sure to store in the fridge!", "You may have left over filling -- which my pregnant self and my small children had no problem eating out of the bowl with a spoon!"]

3239

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

343

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE PART OF THE CUPCAKES, 2 (18 ounce) boxes white cake mix or (18 ounce) boxes butter recipe cake mix, use required ingredients as stated on the box, 3 eggs (use amount specified in cake mix directions), 1 1/4 cups water (use amount specified in cake mix directions), and more.

Yes, Best Gender Reveal Cupcakes Ever! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
3239 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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