Cherry Buttercream Frosting
Creamy Cherry Buttercream Frosting made with maraschino cherry juice is an easy frosting for cupcakes, layer cakes, and brownies.
Servings: 24 servings
Equipment
- hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- red gel food coloring optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter
- Add the maraschino cherry juice and almond extract, mixing until fully combined.4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice, ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed at first, then increasing speed until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.4 cups powdered sugar
- Add red gel food coloring a little at a time, mixing after each addition, until the desired color is reached.red gel food coloring
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or other desserts.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Refrigerate frosting in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Let frosting sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before using.
♨️ REHEATING
- Not recommended for this frosting.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and re-whip before using.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use fully softened butter for the smoothest texture.
- Add powdered sugar gradually to control thickness.
- Gel food coloring provides a stronger color without thinning the frosting.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Not applicable.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use leftover frosting as a filling for sandwich cookies or spread on graham crackers.
📝 NOTES
- This frosting pairs especially well with chocolate, vanilla, and cherry-flavored desserts.
- Adjust consistency with additional powdered sugar or a small splash of cherry juice as needed.
- This recipe yields 3-4 cups of frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 7mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.03mg
