Hi, I need to make a black frosting that won't taste nasty without using a dark chocolate base first. My son hates chocolate and wants this Darth cake. Please help. His birthday is next month. Thank YOU!!!! 

~ Stephie (aka MiladyKelgan)

APre made black fondant Wilton black color mist spray Mmf made with black candy melts (available at the craft stores this time of year) using this method: http://sugarsweetcakesandtreats.blogspot.com/2010/11/recipe-red-marshmallow-fondant-mmf.html

Thanks for the tip but neither my son or myself are big on fondant. It looks smooth but the taste is not to our liking. Should I use a powdered color instead in the traditional buttercream frosting?

For the longest time i could not get true red buttercream, (i was using wilton)

I stumbled upon Americolor... its amazing and so pigmented! I say try that! 

AI'm sure if you google around a little you can find a tutorial.

I have to agree with Americolor.  Their black does wonderful with buttercream without having to use a large amount like you need with the Wilton color.