Description
Rich, dramatic, and perfectly smooth—this black buttercream frosting is made with black cocoa powder for a bold colour and a slightly bittersweet chocolate flavour, all without artificial food colouring. Ideal for frosting cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or any Halloween-themed treat!
Ingredients
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- 300 g unsalted butter
- 400 g icing sugar
- 75 g black cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp milk (depends on the consistency)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Mix the salt and icing sugar and set aside.
- Beat the unsalted butter in a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy.
- Gradually add in the icing sugar in a few additions to prevent the ingredients from flying everywhere.
- Continue to beat until light and pale.
- Add in the black cocoa powder in a few additions, you can roughly mix it in with a silicone spatula before turning the mixer on, to prevent it from flying.
- Once all the black cocoa powder is added, add in vanilla extract and mix well.
- Continue to beat the buttercream until everything is well mixed. Add milk to adjust to a spreadable consistency. I added ½ teaspoon. Cover with a lid and set aside until needed.
Notes
- watch the video to see how I pair this black buttercream frosting with black velvet cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 779kcal
- Sugar: 79g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 51g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 89g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 129mg