Pink Valentine Frosting

2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
9 tablespoons scalded cream
Red food coloring

Combine shortening, butter, vanilla extract, almond extract and salt; blend. Beat in 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar. Add hot cream alternately with remaining sugar, beating well after each addition. Add only enough cream to make a good spreading consistency. Add a few drops of red coloring to tint frosting a delicate pink.