Black Frosting That Doesn’t Stain| The Recipe Critic

This delicious black frosting is fun to make for special occasions, especially for Halloween, seasonal treats, and desserts. It’s made with black cocoa powder, which tastes just like Oreo’s! The best part is that it won’t dye your mouth, hands, or clothing! It’s the perfect frosting for witchy cakes and other dramatic parties.

Ingredients Needed to Make Black Buttercream Frosting

You can have the most stunning and delicious black frosting with just a few simple ingredients. You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already, minus the black cocoa powder. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Granulated Sugar: Gives the sweetness that helps balance the bitterness of the cocoa powder.
• Black Cocoa Powder: The secret ingredient! This gives the frosting its incredible flavor and intense black color.
• All Purpose Flour: Adds a little body to the frosting.
• Milk: Provides a smooth creaminess to the frosting.
• Unsalted Butter: Adds flavor and richness.
• Vanilla Extract: Complements the chocolate flavor from the cocoa powder.
• Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the frosting.

Black Frosting Recipe Instructions

Following these step-by-step instructions, you will have the most beautiful black frosting! Your friends and family will be in awe of how you got the most delicious frosting to be black and not turn their mouths black!

1. Whisk: Add the sugar, black cocoa powder, and flour to a pan and then whisk to combine. Then, add the milk to the pan and whisk until combined.
2. Cook: Cook over medium heat while whisking until it reaches a thin pudding-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
3. Chill: Remove the milk mixture from the heat and then transfer to a small heat-proof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap so it touches the surface of the milk mixture. Chill in the fridge for at least 40 minutes until it has set up into a thick paste.
4. Beat: Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on high speed for about 8 minutes until the butter is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all of the butter is whipped.
5. Slowly Incorporate: Add the cooled milk mixture to the whipped butter one scoop at a time. Whip on medium speed until fully incorporated.
6. Scrape and Beat: Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and switch to the paddle attachment. Add the vanilla and salt and beat on medium speed for 10-13 minutes. The frosting will have a smooth, fluffy texture with a nice glossy shine.

Dark Dessert Inspiration

If you are hosting a Halloween party, you must make this black frosting to frost my black velvet cake. Placed next to my Halloween charcuterie board, and the most adorable mummy cookie bites. Here are a few more ideas for your spooky party!