Updated april 9 2020 ingredients.
Black cake icing.
When you add the black cocoa to your frosting it starts out as a deep brown.
By baker peabody.
Making this black frosting in advance and storage tips.
When added to frosting and exposed to the air it turns a deep jet black.
Start with white icing or fondant and with a bit of skill and luck your black frosting just might become the star of the party.
1 4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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So far i have used it on cupcakes and a cake and i am in love.
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Make your frosting ahead of time or save any leftover frosting.
Black cocoa powder for best black frosting.
To make black icing start by making or buying chocolate icing since the brown color means you won t have to use as much black dye to get a dark hue.
Use black cocoa to naturally color and flavor your black frosting.
Not only is it a beautiful deep black color but the flavor is incredible.
This true black frosting doesn t taste like food coloring won t stain your teeth and it s a cinch to make.