How To Make Black Buttercream Frosting

Learn how to make black icing the easy way with this quick and easy tutorial! Then top some cupcakes for a fun spooky Halloween treat!"

- Boston Girl Bakes

Black  Food Coloring

key ingredient

INGREDIENTS:

– unsalted butter – confectioners sugar – heavy cream – vanilla extract – table salt – cocoa powder *please see notes when visiting my site – black food coloring

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How To Make  Black Icing

servings

2 Cups

COURSE

Dessert

total time

15 Minutes

prep time

15 Minutes

1. Combine the butter and confectioners sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer.

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2. Mix on low speed at first, then increase the speed until combined.

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3. Add in your heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix on medium to high speed for 8 minutes until light and creamy. Add the pinch of salt.

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4. Add in the cocoa powder and beat to combine.

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5. Add a few drops of the black food coloring and beat to combine. If it's not dark enough, add a few more. The color will intensify as it sits, so if it's still not dark enough let it sit and then try adding more if need be.

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Enjoy!

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