Anyone decorating a cake for the first time has probably had an experience like this: you gather inspiration, get an idea in your head, and get super excited to bring it to life! Then you realize the colors you were dreaming of aren’t exactly easy to mix. The color just wouldn’t get dark enough. It wasn’t quite the right hue. Or maybe you were close to getting the right color, but your buttercream suddenly turned into a curdled mess? If that sounds like you, or if you’re just interested in learning more about buttercream, read on! I want to tell you about three common mistakes that will prevent you from mixing the colors you want, and how to fix them. The three common mistakes people usually make are using the wrong kind of food coloring, not leaving time for their colors to develop, and not using basic principles of color theory. 1. You’re Using the Wrong Kind of Food Coloring If you’re aiming for a very bright, intense, or dark-colored buttercream, you should use gel food coloring. What exactly is gel food coloring? Gel food colors are concentrated artificial dyes, and they are usually water-based. They also usually include things […]