Name: Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 4 egg whites; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla, store-bought or homemade; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; maraschino cherries with stems (optional garnish); 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or milk; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract