Cherry Frosting Recipe

This luscious Cherry Frosting recipe is incredibly versatile! It's perfect for frosting a 13x9 inch cake, filling and frosting two 8 or 9-inch cake layers, OR creating 24 delicious cupcakes. The vibrant cherry flavor and creamy texture will elevate your baking to the next level. Easily customize the consistency to your liking by adding more cherry juice or powdered sugar. A touch of red food coloring with milk (instead of cherry juice) creates a beautiful pink hue. This quick and easy recipe requires minimal prep time!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 2226.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Frosting

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How to Make Cherry Frosting

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 3 cups (375g) of powdered sugar and 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. (Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for best results).
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, 1/4 cup (60ml) of cherry juice, and 1/2 cup (70g) of chopped maraschino cherries.
  3. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until the frosting is smooth and creamy, reaching your desired spreading consistency. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting or more cherry juice for a thinner consistency.
  4. If using milk instead of cherry juice, start with 1/4 cup (60ml) and add a few drops of red food coloring until you achieve your desired color. Adjust consistency as needed with powdered sugar or milk.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

1412g

Fat

291g

Carbs

119g