Baking Ingredient / Frosting | Gluten Free Vegetarian

Wild Cherry Vanilla Frosting

N/A (prepared food product) Allergens: Milk, Soy
Wild Cherry Vanilla Frosting

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (processed food)
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Water, Corn Syrup, Artificial Flavoring, Cherry Concentrate, Vanilla Extract, Emulsifiers

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A sweet, creamy, ready-to-use frosting flavored with a blend of wild cherry and vanilla, designed for cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods.

Sensory Profile

TasteVery Sweet, Artificial Cherry, Vanilla
TextureCreamy, Smooth, Spreadable, Sugary
AromaSweet, Cherry, Vanilla
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 2 tbsp (34g)
Calories400 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate65 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars60 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

Chef’s Secret

To improve the texture and spreadability of canned frosting, whip it for a few minutes with an electric mixer, optionally adding a tablespoon of milk or cream.

Substitutions

Best Match

Homemade Buttercream (with cherry/vanilla extract)

1:1

Offers superior flavor and texture, allows for custom sweetness and fat content.

Cream Cheese Frosting (with cherry/vanilla extract)

1:1

Tangier and richer, good for balancing sweetness, distinct flavor profile.

Glaze (powdered sugar, cherry juice, vanilla)

Varies

Lighter option, good for drizzling, but lacks the body and texture of frosting.

Whipped Cream (sweetened, with cherry/vanilla)

1:1

Much lighter and airier, less stable, ideal for immediate serving.

Buying Guide

Pre-made frostings are convenient. For best results, use at room temperature.

Flavor Pairings

Chocolate Cake Vanilla Cake Cupcakes Brownies Cookies.