Cherry Vanilla Buttercream

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup tart cherry preserves
  • Malted milk balls or maraschino cherries, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

While the cupcakes bake, prepare the buttercream. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the sugar and the butter on medium-low speed until well blended. Add the vanilla and whipping cream and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light, spreadable and fluffy. Beat in the cherry preserves until well incorporated.


Garnish the top of each cupcake with a malted milk ball or cherry and serve.

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