Quick Buttercream Frosting

2 stick of butter, at room temp
6 cups powdered sugar
5 Tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
pinch of salt
1 vanilla bean pod, optional
a few drops of food coloring, optional

1. Place all ingredients in your mixer bowl. Beat on low just until you have no more dry streaks of powdered sugar. (Add a bit of food coloring/gel here, if using. If using a vanilla bean, split the pod in half, scrape with the edge of your knife, and add the scrapings to the mixer bowl.)
2. Turn to high and whip for 3-4 minutes, until light, fluffy, and smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
3. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip (I use a Wilton 1M).

Note: Extra frosting can be stored in the fridge for quite a while. Bring to room temp and whip for a couple of minutes before using.

Source: http://www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride/archives/3948