Cherry Buttercream
Ingredients
- 16 tbsp butter salted, softened
- 5-6 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 5 tsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream Sub: 2 tbsp whole milk
Servings: Cups
Units:
Instructions
- Cream butter in a stand mixer (at least 4 minutes).
- Add about 1 c. powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add almond extract and cherry juice, mix well.
- Add remaining powdered sugar. Mix on med high until smooth and puffy (approx 6 minutes).
- Add milk to desired consistency and taste.
- If adding color...do that now.
Recipe Notes
Hot tip: Margarine is not a very good substitute. Lard is a doable substitute for half the butter - the flavor is different and careful if adding coloring.
Adapted from http://www.caramelpotatoes.com
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Nutrition Facts
Cherry Buttercream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1298
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g
58%
Saturated Fat 24g
120%
Cholesterol 105mg
35%
Sodium 305mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 237g
79%
Sugars 229g
Vitamin A
28%
Calcium
0.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
