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Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes - Delicious cupcakes with incredible cherry flavor. Easy to make and definitely a crowd pleaser.
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Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes

Maraschino cherry cupcakes are soft, moist, and made from scratch, packed with cherry flavor and topped with a sweet cherry buttercream frosting
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword baileys cupcakes, banana desserts, cherry desserts
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 18 Cupcakes
Calories 389kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped (reserve liquid)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherry liquid
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 egg whites beaten

Frosting:

  • 1 tablespoon Reserved maraschino cherry liquid
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Garnish:

  • 18 maraschino cherries with stems
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Instructions

For Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Finely chop the maraschino cherries and place them on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cherry liquid, milk, and almond extract.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and cherry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  • Fold in the beaten egg whites, then gently fold in the chopped cherries.
  • Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cupcakes spring back when lightly touched.
  • Remove from pan and let cool completely.

For Frosting

  • Beat butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  • Add cherry liquid, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Assembly

  • Frost cooled cupcakes.
  • Top each cupcake with a maraschino cherry.

Notes

  • Pat cherries dry to prevent excess moisture in the batter
  • Do not overmix the batter
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best texture
  • Fill liners only 3/4 full

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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