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Cherry Buttercream Frosting
This easy cherry buttercream frosting recipe is as delicious as it looks and so easy to make. It's the perfect topping for chocolate cupcakes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 126 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks softened butter
- 1/8 tsp salt to taste
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- Red food coloring optional
Instructions
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Cream butter and salt together until fluffy.
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Mix in 1 cup of the powdered sugar, then stir in maraschino cherry juice and red food coloring if you choose to use it.
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Mix in remaining powdered sugar and continue mix until thoroughly combined
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Pipe onto cooled cupcakes, using desired tip.
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 79mg3%
Potassium 2mg0%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Sugar 14g16%
Vitamin A 235IU5%
Calcium 2mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.