Maraschino Cherry Frosting
This Maraschino Cherry Frosting is delightfully sweet and creamy! Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, it adds a fun cherry twist to your desserts.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 16 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
- 32 ounces powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons cherry juice from maraschino cherry jar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- more cherry juice if needed to adjust the consistency
Instructions
- Place the 16 tablespoons of room temperature salted butter into a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes to aerate and make it light and fluffy.
- Slowly add the 32 ounces of powdered sugar to the creamed butter. Start mixing at low speed to avoid a sugar cloud, then gradually increase to medium speed. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add 6 tablespoons of cherry juice from the maraschino cherry jar. Mix on low speed until combined. Add more cherry juice one tablespoon at a time if frosting is too thick, until desired consistency is reached.
- Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and mix until well combined and frosting is fluffy.
- Check the consistency of the frosting. If too thick, add more cherry juice; if too thin, add more powdered sugar until perfect texture is achieved.
- Use the frosting to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Pipe decorative swirls if desired and enjoy!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula
- Storage container
Notes
- Use good-quality maraschino cherries and juice for the best flavor.
- Frosting can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Let refrigerated frosting come to room temperature and stir well before using.
- Adjust consistency with cherry juice or powdered sugar as needed for spreading or piping.
- For a more vibrant pink color, add a touch of food coloring.