How To Make Black Buttercream Frosting Without Any Food Coloring

Wondering how to make black frosting without food coloring? Use black cocoa powder to give it a deep black color and rich chocolate flavor!

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INGREDIENTS

01 1 cup 226 grams salted butter

02 3/4 cup 75 grams dark cocoa powder

03 3 1/2 cups 453 grams powdered sugar

04 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

05 1/4 cup 58 grams heavy whipping cream

Place the softened butter into a medium-sized bowl and beat it on the highest speed possible. 

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Make sure to beat it until it's light and fluffy - this can take up to 10 minutes depending on the quantity you are making.

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Next, add in the sifted cocoa powder and powdered sugar. You can work in smaller batches if you'd like. 

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Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated. 

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How To Make Black Buttercream Frosting Without Any Food Coloring