
Cherry Cupcakes
Ingredients (23)
- Cupcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter softened
- 11/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg whites room temperature
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 to 2 drops red food color
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
- Cherry Frosting:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 8 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 4 to 6 tablespoons half and half
- 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 24 maraschino cherries with stems optional garnish
Directions
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