Cherry-Almond Butter Frosting

By bethpanzarella

Ingredients

• 1/2 1/2
• cup butter, softened
• 4 4
• cups powdered sugar
• 3 3
• tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or milk
• 1/2 1/2
• teaspoon almond extract
• Milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of the powdered sugar, beating well. Beat in maraschino cherry juice and almond extract. Gradually beat in additional powdered sugar. If necessary, beat in additional juice or milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting reaches spreading consistency.