Cranberry Buttercream Frosting

Step 1: Stir orange extract into cranberry sauce and set aside.

Step 2: Place softened butter into the bowl of a stand mixer that has been fitted with the paddle attachment. Turn the mixer on a medium speed and cream the butter until it is smooth and has lightened in color, about 3 minutes.

Step 3: Add confectioner's sugar, ½ a cup at a time. After each cup has been incorporated, turn the mixer onto the highest speed setting and for about 10 seconds to lighten the frosting.

Step 4: Add a pinch of salt and combine until well-incorporated.

Step 5: Slowly add half of the cranberry sauce and mix to combine. Continue adding the rest until you achieve the consistency and color you would like.

Step 6: For a firmer frosting, add more confectioner's sugar, a ¼ cup at a time. For a softer frosting, add a bit more cranberry sauce.

Step 7: Frost cake as desired.