Pink Valentine Frosting

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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