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How to Make Purple Frosting
Get the perfect shade of purple for your baked treats with this guide on how to make purple buttercream frosting.
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Course
Dessert
Equipment
Small Bowl
Toothpicks
Spatula
Ingredients
1
cup
White Buttercream Frosting
Violet Icing Color
Burgundy Icing Color
Instructions
Place 1 cup of buttercream frosting in a small bowl.
Using a clean toothpick to add a medium amount of Violet icing color. With a second clean toothpick add a small amount of Burgundy icing color.
Mix thoroughly using a spatula until reached desired shade.
Notes
Be sure to use a clean teaspoon or toothpick to add color to your frosting. This will keep your icing color fresh for your next decorating project.
If possible, make your purple frosting a day or two ahead of time. The color will deepen as it sets.
Play around with the food coloring amounts to get the perfect shade of purple!
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