Cherry Cupcakes

Serves: 24 Save

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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