How to Get Deep, Vibrant Buttercream Colors (No Fading)

In this tutorial: The Lecithin Trick · The Overnight Trick

Struggling to get a deep red, dark navy, or rich jewel-tone icing? You're not alone — it's one of the most common questions Chef Alan Tetreault of Global Sugar Art receives. In this quick two-minute tip, he shares two simple tricks that deepen your buttercream color without dumping in so much food coloring that it changes the icing's flavor and consistency.

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