Creating perfectly colored fondant can be challenging, especially when working with deep red and black shades. This guide will show you how to achieve these tricky colors consistently for your cake decorating projects.
While ready-made colored fondants are available, they’re typically more expensive and come in limited shades. Learning to color your own fondant gives you more control and helps save money in the long run.
Ingredients
- White fondant
- Gel or paste food coloring (Sugarflair or Wilton recommended)
- Toothpicks for applying color
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Place white fondant on a clean, dry work surface
- Step 2: Using a toothpick, apply gel coloring to the fondant
- Step 3: Begin kneading to incorporate the color
- Step 4: For deep red, add a small amount of black or brown coloring
- Step 5: Continue kneading until color is fully incorporated
- Step 6: For black fondant, follow the same steps using black gel coloring (Sugarflair Liquorice recommended)
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 15-20 minutes
- Setting time: 24-48 hours recommended
- Never use liquid food coloring as it will affect the fondant’s consistency
- Colors will deepen after setting, so prepare fondant 1-2 days before use
- Store colored fondant wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature
- Wear gloves to prevent staining hands while kneading
General Nutritional Values
- Approx. Calories: 390 kcal per 100g
- Approx. Carbohydrates: 96g per 100g
- Approx. Protein: 0g per 100g
- Approx. Fat: 0.1g per 100g
