How to Color Icing | Wilton

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How do you get the perfect shade of icing? Watch our quick video to learn how to get the color of icing that you want for your cakes, cupcakes and other sweet treats, including those deep colors like black and red.

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Hints for Coloring Icing:
● If using Wilton Icing Colors, dip a toothpick into the color and swipe against the icing. Always use a fresh toothpick to add more color to avoid contaminating the icing color. If using Color Right, squeeze drops of color directly onto the icing.
● A little goes a long way. Try adding only a little at a time and mix to check whether you’ve achieved the right shade. When coloring buttercream icing, remember that colors intensify or darken after a few hours.
● Colors are very hard to duplicate, so keep the size of your project in mind and mix as much icing as you’ll need to finish it.

Hints for Bright or Deep Colors:
● Allow deep colors to set up for a few hours or even overnight — colors will deepen as they set.
● If adding a large amount of icing color to achieve a vibrant hue, consider using the tip of a butter knife to add color instead of using toothpicks.
● Start with a chocolate buttercream icing for dark colors such as black, brown or even brown-based reds. Not only will chocolate icing produce a better color, but it will also taste much better.
● Too much red color can affect the taste of the icing. For best results, use No-Taste Red Icing Color.
● If you only need a small amount of dark or bright icing, consider using Ready-to-Use Icing Tubes or Icing Pouches.
● Read our blog post on How to Make Red Frosting for more tips: bit.ly/2V72uSz

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