Black Icing Recipe: Pro Tricks For Bold, Beautiful Desserts
This deep black icing recipe is perfect for cakes, cookies, and dramatic decorations. Rich in flavor, smooth in texture, and easy to store.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or black cocoa
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black gel food coloring to color
Instructions
- 1. Beat softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
- 2. Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- 3. Add cream, vanilla, and salt; beat until incorporated.
- 4. Add black gel food coloring gradually until desired darkness is reached.
- 5. Let rest overnight for deeper color.
- 6. Re-whip before using if needed.
Notes
For deeper color, use black cocoa and let icing rest overnight.
Black icing can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for 3 months.