08/18/2026
Dark buttercream should not require turning an entire batch of white frosting into food dye. For deep shades, I make the cake natural white, then add a small amount of gel color and apply it as a thin outer coat over a white buttercream base. You get the dramatic color while keeping the buttercream tasting like buttercream. Which dark shade should I break down next: black, red, green, or navy? Save this before your next cake order, and follow for practical decorating tips that taste as good as they look 💚
