How to Make Black Frosting Without Food Coloring
How to Make Black Frosting Without Food Coloring: Attention all bakers and dessert enthusiasts! Have you ever been in the mood for a bold and striking black frosting, only to be disappointed by the artificial taste and questionable ingredients of food coloring? Get ready to learn how to make black frosting without relying on food coloring. Through easy-to-follow steps and practical tips, you will learn how to achieve the perfect dark hue using simple ingredients found in your kitchen.
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How to Make Black Frosting
How to make the best black frosting that won’t turn your teeth black! The traditional black frosting recipe has tons of black liquid food coloring leaving the frosting with a slight artificial taste. My secret ingredient to the perfect black color? BLACK COCOA POWDER! NO BLACK GEL FOOD COLORING OR BLACK FOOD COLORING!
This is possibly one of the easiest ways of making frosting. If you’re new to making homemade frosting then this is the perfect starter frosting recipe.
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BLACK CHOCOLATE FROSTING INGREDIENTS LIST-full recipe below in recipe card
Add a little touch of spookiness to your Halloween Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cookies! This true black frosting is the perfect recipe for Halloween! This dark chocolate frosting recipe is perfect for parties. You get all the benefits of a fun themed decorated cake with NO BLACK TEETH!
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 cup unsweetened black cocoa powder
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 5 ounces + 1 tablespoon milk or water
BLACK ICING RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the shortening, espresso, cocoa, sugar, and 4 OUNCES milk/water to a medium mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment ( you can also use a whisk attachment). TIP: ONLY START WITH 4 OUNCES OF MILK/WATER. You can always add more but once it’s there you can’t take it back.
- Beat on medium high until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes)
- Fill piping bag or spread onto cupcake or a cake
What is Black Cocoa Powder
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Black cocoa is a type of cocoa powder that has been so heavily Dutched (AKA treated with an alkaline solution) that it has turned black. All Dutch-processed cocoa powders have been treated with an alkaline solution to reduce their acidity, but black cocoa powder pushes this process to the extreme. Black cocoa offers a punch of dark chocolate flavor. For frostings, add an extra cup of powdered sugar (already adjusted in this recipe). This is the black cocoa I ordered (not an affiliate link)→Anthony’s Organic Black Cocoa Powder
WHAT MAKES THIS BLACK CHOCOLATE BAKERY FROSTING RECIPE DIFFERENT THEN OTHER FROSTING RECIPES?
VEGETABLE SHORTENING: What butter does for flavor, shortening does for texture and stability. Vegetable Shortening helps create a light and fluffy frosting while also providing a neutral flavor to help cut the richness of the butter. This allows the dark chocolate bakery frosting to sit out in warm temperatures (under 100°) without melting. Another great thing about this frosting is….IT’S DAIRY FREE!
Also Try—Classic Bakery White Frosting
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CLICK HERE for a Classic Birthday Cake Frosting→CLASSIC BAKERY WHITE FROSTING RECIPE
WHAT DOES ADDING ESPRESSO TO CHOCOLATE DO?
Espresso powder can be added to just about any chocolate cake or frosting recipe for an intensified chocolate flavor. Just know that since it’s super concentrated, a little goes a long way. Your cake or frosting will only needs about a ½–1½ teaspoons, depending on your preferences.
HOW LONG DOES FROSTING MADE WITH VEGETABLE SHORTENING LAST?
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Does Crisco Frosting need to be refrigerated? Crisco frosting does not need to be refrigerated, so feel free to make your cake the night before your party. If you have leftover frosting, put the frosting in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
HOW TO FLUFF STORED FROSTING
- Remove from the refrigerator and place on the counter to come to room temperature.
- Transfer to a medium mixing bowl, whip on medium high until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). AND YOU’RE SET TO DECORATE!
CAN VEGETABLE SHORTENING BE SUBSTITUTED FOR BUTTER?
YES….Shortening can be used the same as butter with a 1-to-1 ratio.
MORE FROSTING RECIPES
Below are a few of my favorite easy to make frosting recipes. CLICK HERE FOR THE WHOLE COLLECTION→FROSTING RECIPES
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![](https://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Orange-Marmalade-Butter-Frosting-6-576x1024-1.jpg)
![](https://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Caramel-Swirl-Frosting-2-768x1024-1.jpg)
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In conclusion, Remember to always start with a base of black cocoa powder, and don’t be afraid to add a pinch of espresso powder for extra depth. So go ahead, take the leap and try out some of these methods for yourself. Your taste buds will thank you. And who knows, you may just stumble upon the perfect black frosting recipe that will leave all your friends and family in awe. As we’ve learned, sometimes the best things in life are the ones we create ourselves, with a little bit of creativity and a whole lot of love. Happy baking!💗Sheryl
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How to Make Black Frosting Without Food Coloring
Make a dark black chocolate frosting without using any food dyes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 cup unsweetened black cocoa
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 5 ounces + 1 tablespoon milk or water
Instructions
- Add the shortening, espresso, cocoa, sugar, and 4 ounces milk/water to a medium mixing bowl or a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment. TIP: ONLY START WITH 4 OUNCES OF MILK/WATER. You can always add more but once it's there you can't take it back.
- Beat on medium high speed until light and fluffy (at least 3 minutes).
- Fill pipping bag or spread onto cupcakes or a cake.
Notes
HOW TO STORE VEGETABLE SHORTENING FROSTING:
Does Crisco Frosting need to be refrigerated? Crisco frosting does not need to be refrigerated, so feel free to make your cake the night before your party. If you have leftover frosting, put it in a lidded container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
HOWT O FLUFF STORED FROSTING:
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