Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Food Color (optional)

Directions:
In a small mixing bowl at low speed, beat powered sugar, butter, shortening, milk, vanilla, and almond extract until blended. At medium-high speed, beat until light and fluffy. If desired, beat in food color, a drop at a time.

Leftover frosting can be kept covered in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Makes about 2-3/4 cups.

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Recipe submitted by: Kimberly Lainson - Cake Works Central http://www.cakeworkscentral.com