Cherry Amish Friendship Bread Cupcakes With Butterc

Name: Cherry Amish Friendship Bread Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see footnote for recipe link); 3 eggs; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O(R); 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, or as needed (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see footnote for recipe link)
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O(R)
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup white chocolate chips, or as needed (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners.
2
In a mixing bowl, stir together the Amish friendship bread starter, eggs, vegetable oil, 1/2 cup milk, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined. Mix in the flour and cherry gelatin powder. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake cups.
3
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
4
In a large bowl, beat the vegetable shortening with butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, and add the vanilla extract. Beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, stopping often to scrape down the sides of the bowl; mix in the milk, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Spread on cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle each cupcake with a few white chocolate chips, if desired.

2173

kcal

Calories

Fat

312

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see footnote for recipe link), 3 eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Cherry Amish Friendship Bread Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cherry Amish Friendship Bread Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting

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