07/20/2026
Want naturally vibrant buttercream? Here are 5 tips that make a BIG difference when using plant-based food colors:
-Whip your butter until pale/white
Starting with a lighter buttercream gives you cleaner, truer colors.
-Hydrate your powders first
Mix powder with a small amount of water or extract before adding to buttercream for smoother blending and fewer specks.
-Use concentrated colors
While we know we’re bias, our food colors are super concentrated. 😉
-Let the color develop
Natural colors often deepen over time—wait a few hours before adding more.
-Warm buttercream if needed.
Need deeper shades? Before adding more color, use an immersion blender or microwave some of the buttercream and add it back in to bring the color to life.
Beautiful color doesn’t need artificial dyes 💚
Want more tips, tutorials, and resources for baking with Color Kitchen plant-based food colors? Tap the link in bio.