Buttercream Frosting
 
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter at medium speed until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth. With mixer on low speed, add cream, vanilla, salt, and almond extract, beating until combined. Add desired amount of food coloring (if using). Increase mixer speed to medium, and beat for 30 seconds.
Notes
KITCHEN TIP
You can substitute 1 teaspoon almond extract for one-third of the vanilla extract if desired.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/frosted-skillet-sugar-cookie-cake/