tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post9070780591170854006..comments2024-03-15T00:16:00.794-05:00Comments on Beki Cook's Cake Blog: How To Color IcingBekihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04555048261270164243noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-64411967389721668792015-05-14T08:51:15.159-05:002015-05-14T08:51:15.159-05:00It's hard to say, not being able to see the ic...It's hard to say, not being able to see the icing, but I haven't had the separation issue. So, that one I can't help with, I'm sorry.<br />The fluorescent issue is usually one of two things... Too much coloring or too little coloring. So, say your red is turning neon pink, you probably need more red. However, if your yellow is looking neon, you probably need less yellow.<br />I don't know if this is at all helpful, but I hope so.<br />- Beki Bekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555048261270164243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-66885416635431724622015-05-14T00:25:55.973-05:002015-05-14T00:25:55.973-05:00Hi. I've noticed that when I color my icing wi...Hi. I've noticed that when I color my icing with the wilton gel colors, the icing seems to have this separation look going on. My icing was made out of vegetable shortening, no butter. Also, I find that when I add a single color, it tends to come out looking like it's fluorescent version and never it's true color. What am I doing wrong? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-64599928355437434102015-01-03T08:01:30.607-06:002015-01-03T08:01:30.607-06:00Hopefully, if you let the icing sit overnight, it ...Hopefully, if you let the icing sit overnight, it has darkened. If it is still not as red as you'd like, you can try adding some Cocoa powder, to take the pink out, or try adding a little orange or yellow coloring.<br />All of those will change the color a little, but it will take the pink out.<br />I hope you're able to get the color you want.<br />Unfortunately, red is a tough, tough color to get without a lot of coloring.<br />- BekiBekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555048261270164243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-34434213515607006922015-01-02T22:43:06.019-06:002015-01-02T22:43:06.019-06:00I made a double batch of Wilton butter cream icing...I made a double batch of Wilton butter cream icing and used 2 large bottles of wilton no-taste red coloring. I need mickey mouse red and I still have pink icing that turned very thin. My cake needs to be done tomorrow by 10:30AM. HELP!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-16618486670377462212014-05-20T15:42:51.251-05:002014-05-20T15:42:51.251-05:00Thank you for the quick response.the elmo cupcakes...Thank you for the quick response.the elmo cupcakes were a success, although it had to hustle with the buttercream it was a learning experience.Mary Luz Ramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833228450872004007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-6347834460321069662014-05-19T07:55:10.980-05:002014-05-19T07:55:10.980-05:00Mary,
I have not had this problem.
I guess I would...Mary,<br />I have not had this problem.<br />I guess I would try it again and see if the same thing happens. If so, know going in that you need to start with stiffer icing, and so don't add as much water or milk to the icing at the start.<br />I think you solved the problem just like I would, though. Powdered sugar or cooling it down are the two ways to thicken up your icing.<br />Good luck, and sorry about the problem!<br />- BekiBekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555048261270164243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-53684655766786570842014-05-18T22:45:42.635-05:002014-05-18T22:45:42.635-05:00I used the no taste red to color my buttercream fr...I used the no taste red to color my buttercream frosting a dark red. It thinned out my frosting. Being an amateur at this, I added powdered sugar and put it in the refrigerator to be able to work with it. Was there a better solution to my problem?Mary Luz Ramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833228450872004007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-77114607369260956532013-01-22T12:07:00.533-06:002013-01-22T12:07:00.533-06:00I know what you're talking about.
I'm not ...I know what you're talking about.<br />I'm not sure how it's 100% avoidable, to be honest. I think adding coloring to cake batter often changes the color of it, just because your batter starting off isn't white-white.<br /><br />So, my recommendations would be:<br />- use WHITE cake mix, not vanilla, yellow, etc. And use only the whites, not the egg yolks.<br />- Use gel-based coloring. Add it in small increments, but know that you will be using a lot to get the batter as deep a red as you wish. (so buy 2-3 bottles/jars of the same red)<br />- Always do a "test cake" beforehand, if you have the time.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />BekiBekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555048261270164243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-59526534374862782652013-01-21T22:31:39.410-06:002013-01-21T22:31:39.410-06:00Hello, i have been asked to make a Red Ombre cake ...Hello, i have been asked to make a Red Ombre cake for a friend. She wants just white icing but the actual cake to be ombre... RED! What do you recommend to get the best fresh colour... working with a vanilla cake base and then should i add Gel, liquid or powder colour? What one will be the best for a fresh colour not that kind dirty look i sometimes get when adding colour to my vanilla base cakes? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-54755043132764141522012-03-14T19:25:59.761-05:002012-03-14T19:25:59.761-05:00Susan,
To reconstitute the coloring, you need to a...Susan,<br />To reconstitute the coloring, you need to add glycerine, which you can also buy at the craft stores/ cake supply stores... but honestly... unless you have a lot of colors to use it on, it's probably going to be cheaper, and work better, to just go buy new ones.<br />- BekiBekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555048261270164243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473301910036743717.post-39773283447550861712012-03-14T15:29:33.149-05:002012-03-14T15:29:33.149-05:00Great stuff - but I do have a few questions. I ha...Great stuff - but I do have a few questions. I have some really old paste food color & it's dried out slightly - think I can just add a drop or two of water? I'm trying to avoid buying new stuff if I can....Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11082495513937798315noreply@blogger.com