# Dye-Free Black Buttercream

A dye-free buttercream made with extra dark black cocoa powder that achieves a deep black color without food coloring.

- Servings: 3 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup extra dark black cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp whole milk, room temp
- 1 pinch salt

## Instructions

1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter on medium speed until creamy and light in color.
2. Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low until just combined, then add the rest of the powdered sugar.
3. With the mixer still in the off position, sift in the black cocoa powder and add the vanilla, milk, and salt. Mix on low until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, scraping down the bowl and paddle as needed.
4. Place the buttercream in an airtight container and allow the color to deepen for 24 hours or more.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- paddle attachment
- airtight container

## Tips

- I use a brand called The Cocoa Trader that I get on Amazon. It’s the darkest black cocoa powder I’ve seen so far!!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DgWd9QD2y/
- Creator: Sugar & Sparrow
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/60c2474a-b6c1-4d5b-b65d-c3203e4bca93
- Extracted: 2026-09-24

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