Naturally Black Buttercream Frosting

Black buttercream frosting is especially popular during the Halloween and fall seasons.

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This black buttercream frosting has no bitter aftertaste, common when using black food coloring.

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Add the black cocoa powder to the creamed shortening and butter until you have a pitch black mass in the bowl.

Add the thick black cocoa powder paste to the dark grey frosting and blend it with your mixer.

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The frosting will take on an even darker hue as it cures in the bowl.

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Black buttercream frosting is especially popular during the Halloween and fall seasons.

It's dark color and rich chocolate flavor make it perfect for decorating spooky cakes, cupcakes, and other Halloween treats.

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Halloween Boo Bark

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Naturally Black Buttercream Frosting

Black buttercream frosting is especially popular during the Halloween and fall seasons.

This black buttercream frosting has no bitter aftertaste, common when using black food coloring.

Add the black cocoa powder to the creamed shortening and butter until you have a pitch black mass in the bowl.

Add the thick black cocoa powder paste to the dark grey frosting and blend it with your mixer.

The frosting will take on an even darker hue as it cures in the bowl.

Black buttercream frosting is especially popular during the Halloween and fall seasons.

It's dark color and rich chocolate flavor make it perfect for decorating spooky cakes, cupcakes, and other Halloween treats.

Try this Recipe NOW!

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