PrintBlack Icing Buttercream Frosting: Transform Your Desserts!
A rich and creamy black icing buttercream frosting perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 2-3 dozen cupcakes or one 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (gel or liquid)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate black food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Use immediately to frost your favorite desserts or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a deeper black color, add more food coloring gradually.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://howeats.com/black-icing-buttercream-frosting-recipe/