Description
A smooth and rich black buttercream frosting perfect for decorating cakes and cookies.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black gel food coloring (as needed)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add black gel food coloring a little at a time until desired darkness is achieved. Mix thoroughly.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.