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Cherry Almond Buttercream Frosting
Cherry almond buttercream frosting is a delightful blend of sweet cherry and almond flavor. The brightness of cherries pairs perfectly with almond extract, creating a frosting that’s both unique and elegant. With its naturally rosy hue and creamy texture, it’s perfect for adding a special touch to cakes, cupcakes, and more.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the room temperature unsalted butter for ⏱️ 5 minutes until light, pale, and creamy.
unsalted butter (room temperature)2 cups
2
Add in half of the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed until the sugar is combined with the butter. Add the remaining half of the powdered sugar and continue to mix on low speed until fully combined.
powdered sugar5 cups
3
Add the almond extract and salt. While mixing on low speed, drizzle in the maraschino cherry juice and heavy cream. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.
almond extract2 tspmaraschino cherry juice6 tbsp
4
Increase the mixer speed to medium and whip the buttercream for about 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes until it is smooth and creamy.
5
Optional: To smooth out the buttercream and remove any air bubbles, heat ½ cup of the frosting in the microwave for ⏱️ 15 seconds. Pour the melted frosting back into the mixing bowl and mix the frosting on low speed until the buttercream is super smooth and creamy.
Nutrition Facts
calories
977 kcal
fat Content
65 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
100 g
sodium Content
208 mg
protein Content
1 g
trans Fat Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
174 mg
carbohydrate Content
102 g
saturated Fat Content
41 g
unsaturated Fat Content
19 g
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