How To Mix Dark Colours Without Changing Taste Of Icing?

Decorating By minchan Updated 1 Dec 2006 , 4:50pm by MandyE

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minchan Posted 30 Nov 2006 , 9:10pm
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I recently made a cake ordered by a company with a deep blue logo. I thought of using their logo colour for the cake. However, after mixing in a lot of blue, the colour still came out light.
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JoAnnB Posted 30 Nov 2006 , 9:14pm
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Using good quality color helps. Americolor gels are much stronger and you get darker colors. However, you have to remember, that dark colors will also stain lips and teeth.

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fronklowes Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 5:48am
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I second the Americolor suggestion! It doesn't take very much of their blue to make your icing or fondant blue.

Although I've never tried it, I've also read on here that if you let your icing sit overnight in the fridge that the color will darken/deepen.

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Mac Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 5:52am
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Americolor is very good...and tends to mix true to the cap top.
If you need a dark color, consider starting with a light chocolate buttercream frosting and add your color to that.

I have recently made a maroon ornament cake that I did like that. I will post a pic later when I get it finished.

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minchan Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 4:41pm
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Thanks for all the replies. Stain clothes and skin? Hmmm...

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MandyE Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 4:50pm
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Clearly I need to check this Americolor stuff out as I have issues with color as well and end up using a LOT. Where can I buy it (other than online obviously)? Does Hobby Lobby or Michael's carry it? I don't think I've seen it.

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