How to achieve BLACK BUTTERCREAM!
🖤 How to Achieve Black Buttercream – Black Icing Tips!
Getting a true, rich black buttercream can be tricky — but with the right tools and a few insider tricks, you’ll be piping, spreading, and swirling perfect black icing like a pro. Whether you're decorating cupcakes, cookies or a celebration cake, here’s how to get that deep, dark finish you're after.
🧁 Top Tips for Making Perfect Black Icing:
1. Make Your Buttercream in Advance (Yes, Really!)
This is the biggest game changer. Make your buttercream 3–5 days before you plan to use it.
👉 Store it in an airtight container in the fridge — it won't go off! The colour will deepen and intensify over time.
Take it out the night before, let it soften on the bench, and give it a good mix before using.
🟥 This trick also works for red icing, or any bold colour like Spiderman blue!
2. Use Black Cocoa Powder
Start with a dark base by adding Black Cocoa Powder.
This gives your buttercream a deep charcoal tone so you won’t need as much gel colour — plus it tastes amazing!
3. Choose a High-Quality Black Gel Colour
We recommend using Colour Mill Oil-Based Colouring – Black.
🖤 It's super concentrated, so a little goes a long way, especially when paired with black cocoa.
4. Use Heat to Intensify the Colour
Try one of these colour-deepening tricks:
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🔥 Blitz it with a stick blender – sounds odd, but the friction creates warmth that helps develop the colour (works with any gel colour!).
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🔥 Microwave a portion of the buttercream for 15–20 seconds, stir, and mix it back into the main bowl. Repeat if needed.
Note: If your icing gets too soft, chill it overnight and remix before using.
🛒 Shop the Essentials:
With a little planning and the right products, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create jet black buttercream that’s smooth, bold, and beautiful. Happy decorating!
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