Description
A rich and unique black frosting that adds a striking and delicious touch to any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon activated charcoal or extra dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start with room temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Cream Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed until fluffy, about two minutes.
- Incorporate Cocoa Powder: Gradually add the dark cocoa powder into the creamed butter and mix on low.
- Add Sugar and Liquid: Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until blended to a spreadable consistency.
- Mix in Charcoal or Extra Cocoa: Add activated charcoal for color and mix thoroughly.
- Finish with Vanilla: Drizzle in your vanilla extract and mix again.
Notes
Make sure to adjust sweetness to your preference by altering the sugar or cocoa amounts. The butter and milk should be at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: black frosting, dessert, chocolate, cake decoration, baking