Cherry Almond Cupcakes

Name: Cherry Almond Cupcakes
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1 box (18.5 Oz. Size) Butter Cake Mix; 3 whole Eggs; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 2/3 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Almond Extract; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 cup Butter, Softened; 6 cups Powdered Sugar; 1/2 cups Maraschino Cherry Juice; 2 teaspoons Almond Extract

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE:
1 box (18.5 Oz. Size) Butter Cake Mix
3 whole Eggs
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
2/3 cups Water
1 Tablespoon Almond Extract
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 cup Butter, Softened
6 cups Powdered Sugar
1/2 cups Maraschino Cherry Juice
2 teaspoons Almond Extract

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, mix all the cake ingredients together. Line cupcake pan with paper wrappers. Fill cupcakes 1/2 full. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15-17 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
2

You can also make mini cupcakes if you prefer, baking for about 10 minutes. (Recipe makes about 30 regular sized cupcakes or 6 dozen minis.)
3

For the frosting, combine butter with powdered sugar, cherry juice and almond extract. When combined, beat on high for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Fill decorating bag and using tip of your choice, frost each cupcake. Enjoy!