Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 - 12 oz. package
semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 to 5 cups powered sugar, unsifted

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