Black Onyx 'Buttercream' Frosting - Dairy Free
Decadent Frosting with Two Kinds of Cocoa Powder
Black onyx cocoa powder gives a rich, dark chocolate flavor to this frosting. Use it along with Dutch process cocoa powder for the right chocolate balance.
This frosting makes a perfect pairing for our Dark Chocolate Cupcakes.
Black Onyx ‘Buttercream’ Frosting - Dairy Free
Decadent dark chocolate frosting made from black onyx cocoa powder and Dutch process cocoa powder takes cake and cupcakes to a new level.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) vegan margarine
- 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup black onyx cocoa powder
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup almond or other nondairy milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
1. Bring margarine to room temperature and soften. In a medium bowl, whisk together by hand the two cocoa powders. Cream together with the margarine.
2. Add the powdered sugar and mix well.
3. Stir in 1/3 cup milk and vanilla. Stir in the espresso powder. Add more milk to reach a spreadable consistency.
4. Makes enough to frost 2 dozen cupcakes or a 9-inch, 2-layer cake. Make ahead, cover and refrigerate until ready to spread – add a little more milk if the icing has dried out.
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Yield: Frosting for 24 cupcakes or 9-inch, 2 layer cake
