I have to make a zillion cupcakes next week so am trying to get ahead on my buttercream making. I have to make Mardi Gras colours so green, gold and purple. I made a large batch of my buttercream (about 8 cups) and am having a heck of a time getting it dark enough. I know the buttercream will darken as it sits but I'm afraid to use so much colour that it starts to look curdled

I have both Wilton and Americolours to use but had planned to use up my Wilton pastes first since they're older and I like the Americolours better.

Help?

Please be don't be in a big hurry It *will* take time for that color to develop. How much of a small container of paste (Wilton) and what exact color name have you used already? For 8 cups of icing I'm guessing about 1/4 or less should be enough. Yes, the Americolor should be a better choice but you can always top off the Wilton infused icing w/it

Please be don't be in a big hurry It *will* take time for that color to develop. How much of a small container of paste (Wilton) and what exact color name have you used already? For 8 cups of icing I'm guessing about 1/4 or less should be enough. Yes, the Americolor should be a better choice but you can always top off the Wilton infused icing w/it

LOL alright I won't rush I have Wilton Leaf Green (since I find Kelly goes minty and Juniper and Moss aren't what I'm after). I've probably used less than 1/4 of a 1oz jar. I also have Americolor green and Forest green to use too.

I'll leave it alone overnight and check on it tomorrow Thanks.

If you do get to much color, though you'd have to use a whole oz size jar I think to even have to worry, you can add in some cornstarch and that will help keep the consistancy and keep it from seperating.