Description
This delicious cherry buttercream frosting is perfect for cakes or cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 3½ to 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 to 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Beat the butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and 2 tablespoons of cherry juice. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar and beat on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add more cherry juice, a little at a time, if you want a softer texture or stronger cherry flavor.
Notes
- This frosting pairs well with chocolate or vanilla cakes.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg