Making black icing

Easy black icing that's not gray and doesn't stain teeth, homemade with simple ingredients. This dark frosting is perfect for piping.

Read on for all of the best tips and tricks to achieve the best black icing that won't bleed, taste terrible or dry funny!

This quick and simple Black Frosting recipe is a delicious chocolate buttercream made with black cocoa powder and is perfect for Halloween.

Sharing my tried and tested technique for perfect black icing in less than 15 minutes. Most bakers plan ahead and make deep colours the day before so that they have time to develop before continuing on with their decorating. But what about those of us who are impatient, those who forget to plan ahead, or realise last minute that we need a small amount of black icing? This is a game-changer for decorators. Are you going to try it?

Making black royal icing can be such a pain! Here are my tips on how to make black royal icing (without using a whole bottle of food coloring!).

This delicious black frosting is fun to make for special occasions, especially for Halloween, seasonal treats, and desserts.

Learn how to make black buttercream icing the easy way then go ahead and top some cupcakes for a spooky treat!

Your guide on how to make black food coloring at home within minutes! With tips and type comparison and a focus on gel colors.

Spooky Midnight Black Buttercream Frosting Recipe for Halloween Create the ultimate Halloween treat with this Spooky Midnight Black Buttercream Frosting! Perfect for cakes and cupcakes, this rich and creamy frosting adds a touch of dark elegance without the bitter aftertaste. Foolproof and easy to make, it’s a must-try for your spooky celebrations.

Black royal icing made with black cocoa powder, or black gel food color