Cranberry-Almond Buttercream Frosting

This buttercream frosting with cranberries and almond extract adds a great tart-sweet flavor to white or pound cake.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 192 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ cup shortening
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup frozen cranberries, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine butter and shortening in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Combine frozen cranberries and milk in a blender; blend until pureed. Add to butter mixture with confectioners' sugar; mix until well combined. Beat in almond extract and vanilla extract. Stir until just blended, then beat until a thick frosting consistency is obtained.