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Cherry Frosting
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 6
Frosts a 13 X 9- inch cake or fills and frosts (two) 8- or 9-inch cake layers or 24 cupcakes. Adjust to consistency you like by adding more liquid or more powdered sugar. If your powdered sugar is lumpy you might want to sift it before whipping it. If you use milk instead of the cherry juice you might want to add a few drops of red food coloring.
Ingredients:
3 -4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
2 -3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice, measurement is approximate (or combo with milk)
2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries, drained
Directions:
1. Whip 3 cups powdered sugar and butter together.
2. Stir in vanilla, cherry juice (or milk), and cherries.
3. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.
4. Add more sugar or liquid as necessary.
By RecipeOfHealth.com