Microwave Buttercream To Get A SUPER DARK/DEEP COLOUR | Buttercream Cake Hack| How To Get Dark Icing

Look no further bakers/decorators, here's an easy trick to get a super dark /deep coloured buttercream icing using a microwave. This trick or hack will give you the best deep coloured or dark coloured buttercream icing perfect for your buttercream cake decoration. This method is also perfect for getting a very black buttercream without using too much colouring. Try it! Microwave Buttercream To Get A Super Dark/Deep Colour | Buttercream Cake Hack| Cake Decorating Trick | How To Get Dark Icing.
How To Get A Super Dark /Deep Coloured Buttercream Icing | Microwave Method | Buttercream Cake Trick. Cake Decorating Hack | How to colour icing.
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[@annaengland6226]

Oh my god, thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou!!! I have been trying and stressing for nearly 10 hours today to get a nice navy blue but I just couldn't do it, I have just now stumbled across this video, tried it.... And if I could reach through my screen and hug you I would! This worked a dream and my buttercream looks amazing! Thankyou so much for this video I'm definitely doing this from now on! Xx

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much for a lovely feedback. I'm delighted to read that you found this video useful as much as I did. Hope you'll subscribe and share with friends. Thank you again xx

[@annaengland6226]

@@Maffylicious1 I still just can not get over how well this works 😂 I'm on my 5th cake using this method and it still amazes me haha

[@glamourandsugar1067]

Yes, thanks for sharing this most helpful tip - saves us money and time 😊 Much appreciated 👍

[@sharonfitzpatrick1621]

Do you whip it agin after it sits in the fridge

[@annaengland6226]

@@sharonfitzpatrick1621 I dont whip it but I do gently stir it with a wooden spoon so it not as solid to work with. The colour will get a bit lighter when you've mixed it again but once it's on the cake and has sat for a bit the colour will then darken again xx

[@toyakeisha3775]

Omg this really works. I stay away from deep colors because they are hard to achieve but this method really does work. Within seconds, I got my first navy blue buttercream. Thanks for sharing.

[@Maffylicious1]

I’m so pleased to know that you found it helpful. Thank you for the lovely feedback. Do let me know if there are other tips or tricks you would like to see. Questions and suggestions are welcome ♥️

[@GinaPerry13]

Thank you - I came across this, looking to see if there were any tips for dark colours - here you are ! I achieved the correct dark green colour I needed without putting tons of colouring in and the buttercream going darker by itself after a few hours. I left my cake for a while & the colour stayed the same as I put it on - marvellous. I have been decorating cakes for a long time - never too old to learn & another new skills acquired - thank you once again for sharing ♥

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you for your kind comment. I’m glad you found it useful 💗

[@cookwithmars3735]

Icing looks so shiny, metallic-like ! Looking into a galaxy 😍😋 who doesn't love cake

[@Maffylicious1]

Haha, thank you. You’re amazing!

[@TheJohnsKitchen]

What a great hack!!! I love how it turned so deep and shiny!!!

[@Maffylicious1]

Me too. Thank you.

[@HomeCookingJourney]

Like 1! Great new video, I'm delighted at how well you can bake! Keep up the good work and have a lovely weekend! 😍

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@phumelelemncibi1569]

Thank you thank you for saving my life with this video. The colour came out perfectly. I will use this trick for all dark colours. Thank you very much once again.

[@Maffylicious1]

Oh wow! I’m truly happy you found it helpful. Thank you for the lovely feedback. Hope you’ll subscribe for more tutorials. ♥️

What a beautiful color and I can't wait for the next video 😍🤗!!Beautiful share as always my dear 🥰👏😍❤😘!!!

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@superwomano.o6185]

Such a cool idea! Can’t wait to see how you made that blue stripy cake. Looks gorgeous!

[@Maffylicious1]

Coming soon.Thanks so much! 😊

[@LetsStella]

The deep blue color looks gorgeous👍👍 I can`t wait for your next video Have a wonderful weekend 🌺

[@Maffylicious1]

Aww thank you so much. I love the colour too.

[@carlywilkshire6333]

Have been trying to find out how to get a deep navy blue... Going to try this!!

[@BakingWithCharlayne]

Wow that’s a very nice tip to microwave the buttercream!Thank you for sharing that trick .. both cakes look beautiful can’t wait to see the video’s 😊💕🤗

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much 🤗 Coming soon!

[@505giraffe]

After being microwaved a bit it’s quite runny. It is a great bold color but what do I do now? Do I put in fridge to firm or let it go back to room temp first, stir and then refrigerate??? Thank you for your great tutorial and that blue is gorgeous as is your finished cake!!!

[@Maffylicious1]

Hello. Thank you for watching. Yes, mix the runny buttercream to blend it together then put in the fridge till it firms up, then give it another quick final mix before using. Hope this helps 🥰

[@thekitchenz5816]

Amazing! The decoration is wonderful and the colour is stunning!

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@Aprilbakes_sg]

This is so helpful! I love how the colour turns out. Ohh so beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Maffylicious1]

I'm so glad you found it helpful. Hope you will subscribe and visit more. Thank you!

[@rhoda2899]

Thank you soooooo much I just tried it and it worked. You just save me. Thanks

[@Maffylicious1]

I’m super pleased to know it worked for you. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Hope you’ll subscribe and visit more ♥️

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[@MijisChoice]

Omg!!!! What an amazing cake❤❤❤ Looks like a castle. So beautiful and love your recipe🧡💛💕 Thank you for sharing!!

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@bellamoma5869]

Amazinh tip, csnt wait to try it. Will it probably work on a red like spiderman red too?

[@LAUlagam]

Nice sharing frnd

[@CanvasyvibesArt]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@milkatelier]

this is an amazing tip! i dont normally work with icings but this will definitely come in handy when i do thank you so much for sharing this 🥰

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you for watching. Glad you found it helpful ❤️

[@bholtslander]

You just saved my life! THANK YOU!

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@Lemon-zn2re]

This looks so beautiful, well done! 💖

[@Maffylicious1]

Wow, thank you!

[@themilkaint4free]

New Subscriber and Notification set! Buttercream is one of my favorite icings!

[@quick.easy.eat23]

Hi, Maffy!! I'm totally new at baking so this was awesome for me to watch!! Thank you for sharing your tip, hope to connect with you! Please stay safe and connected! Korean cooking is my passion!

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@quick.easy.eat23]

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[@Oishiilasa]

This is so helpful, thanks for sharing the technique. new fan here in Japan.

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@CoCo-zy9ln]

So beautiful.. im looking forward to watching more of your vedio ahead.

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much 🤗 More to come!

[@navfoodfrenzy6873]

How can you do everything so perfectly...loved it😍😍

[@Maffylicious1]

Haha, I don’t think it is but thank God for that and thank you so much for your sweet comment ❤️.

[@yvonnekuseni8311]

Thank you ❤️. So perfect

[@Maffylicious1]

Glad you like it! ❤️

[@Neilbee]

definitely good..thanks for sharing!!

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@luanaarouca753]

It worked Thank you 😍😍😍

[@Maffylicious1]

Awesome! Thank you for letting me know ❤️

[@nishashahir9464]

This trick worked out.. Thank you so much

[@Maffylicious1]

So glad to know you found it useful. Thank you so much for the feedback.

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[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much

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Beautiful! 😍

[@foodvoxmonika8982]

This looks surreal :) and what a great tip

[@Maffylicious1]

It really is! Thank you.

[@deepikabansod9940]

It works 👍🏻thanks for the recipe

[@Maffylicious1]

I’m glad you found it useful. Thank you ❤️

[@Kitchenya]

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[@Maffylicious1]

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[@Maffylicious1]

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[@joyofcooking8437]

Perfect and beautiful 👍🌺

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@letseatexplore2762]

Wow.. Very helpful video for home bakers. Nice presentation dear. Stay connected

[@Maffylicious1]

Yes it is, thank you so much . Hope you’ll subscribe and visit more 💓

[@uzmakitchen2881]

Thanks for sharing nice recipe

[@Maffylicious1]

Most welcome, thank you 😊

[@tiyiselanin]

It really turned out great. Wow

[@Maffylicious1]

Yes it did! Thank you 😊

[@SunshineRaeofRandom]

Very talented!

[@Maffylicious1]

Sunshine Rae of Random thank you ❤️

[@pinkskitchen]

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Awesome 👏 cake recipe look amazing 😉

[@Maffylicious1]

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Nice upload like 23

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[@mixupmessy4834]

look awesome, delicious

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you 😋

[@MeisiaCharDonnay94]

I just tried this technique with my black American buttercream and it did work! But I think I may have made a mistake because I use half butter and half vegetable shortening for my recipe. I noticed after I put my buttercream in the fridge to firm up, the shortening separated from the rest of the mixture. Do you happen to know if I can just rewhip everything together or do I need to make a new batch?

[@easytaste4602]

Very nice video.

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you😊

[@shreeshardamusic9575]

Awesome video my dear friend

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@positivemind353]

Amazing looks

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you 😊

[@KArtandCraft]

Wow so delicious recipe

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much

[@nour602]

beautiful

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@1minuterecipes466]

thanx for sharing best video

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@Alliumandchive]

Oh wow! This is amazing!! Thanks so much for this 😍😍😍. Can this be done with all types of buttercreams ? American ? Swiss? Italian? French ?

[@Maffylicious1]

Yes, I believe you can, but I always advice to start with a little test and see if it works as I have not used it on all kinds of buttercreams yet. Thank you so much for watching! 😍😘

[@rosiestanbury3690]

Hi! Could I please ask how much of each colour you used to get this colour? Thank you!!

[@jayb658]

Which type of buttercream did you use? I love how the color turned out😍😍

[@Maffylicious1]

Hi Jay B. I used the regular buttercream also known American Buttercream (ABC). Thank you very much, I’m glad you love it 💝

[@Maffylicious1]

I hope you’ll kindly subscribe to my channel for more tutorials . Thank you ❤️

[@karinajames4367]

Can you do this with American buttercream?

[@Jessi-gh1hf]

Thank you! Do you think I can do it with whipped cream frosting as well?

[@Maffylicious1]

No I don’t think it’s going to work with whipped cream frosting. But will work with any other butter based icing.

[@ProsperlightK]

Like 31 Nice content. Beautiful presentation. New friend here stay connect friend 🌹👍

[@Maffylicious1]

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[@om_ans]

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[@ruthlef]

I just did this and I'm scared to microwave it "too much" as once I did that trying to get red and I'm pretty sure sugar crystals formed that made the buttercream have little chunks. UGH. On your last heating in the video, it kind of looked like that but then it was smooth! So anyway, I stopped when mine was still kinda dark greyish blue and put it in the fridge. I'm assuming I can check it tomorrow and microwave more if I need to continue darkening? I don't need this before Thursday when I stack the cake.

[@novahhurt1357]

wow thanks for sharing❤️

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@cookingpassionwithheena4760]

very nice tips.

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much 😊

[@willyandolya3741]

🌟nicely done!🌟

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@lyili3428]

i don't have an microwave :( does it work with oven?

[@ruthanndivers1286]

Do you make blue icing, then just take out a little and microwave it then add it to the rest of the icing, or do you make the whole amount that you need

[@Maffylicious1]

Apologies for the late response. I make the whole amount that I need. That way, the colour is deeper and better than taking a little out to microwave. Thank you.

[@arlenecheco4788]

Hello, great video. I was reading through the comments and saw that you replied to someone saying that it can be chilled in the fridge for up to 4hrs. Do I whip it as soon as I take it out of the fridge or am I supposed to let it get to room temp and then whip it in my stand mixer? Thank you.

[@Maffylicious1]

Hello Arlene, thank you for your question. If it’s too hard when you take it out of the fridge, perhaps waiting before mixing might be a good idea. Also, you don’t have to use a stand mixer, a spatula would do just fine and if you must, don’t whip it for too long as it might start to look pale again. On another note, leaving it in the fridge for 4hrs may not be necessary as long as the buttercream’s cooled down enough to be used. Thank you once again. Hope this helps?

[@darishineecoothen4064]

Nice video! Does it work with SMBC as well please?

[@Maffylicious1]

Yes it does! I've heard many others say they used it with SMBC and it worked. Thank you for watching.

[@stylinboi169]

Will this work with IBC ?

[@54m1234]

Thank u

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. I appreciate it ❤️

[@hanabaker4016]

hi can you do it on fondant thanksss

[@Maffylicious1]

Hello @Hannah Temple, are you asking for how to colour a fondant? Please explain. Thank you.

[@SimoneKrause1993]

I’ve seen this a few times but they always use swish meringue buttercream. Can it be done with American buttercream or dairy free buttercream using vegetable oil based butter replacements? Thanks in advance 😊

[@Maffylicious1]

Hello Simone Krause, I used American buttercream in this video. What I always advice if trying something new is to do a little testing before going all out just to be on the safe side. Hope it goes on well as you desire. Thank you 💝

[@tamarasears1487]

This is a must try for me!!! Will this work for black as well?

[@Maffylicious1]

Absolutely! It will work for any colour. Please do let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching. Seasons greetings ♥️

[@tamarasears1487]

@@Maffylicious1 thanks so much, I have a cake to do using black icing. Will definitely give this a try. Question, will it have a bitter taste?

[@Maffylicious1]

Sounds great! And no, it shouldn’t have a bitter taste, mine didn’t. All the best 😊. Please do subscribe for more tutorials . Thank you ♥️

[@SFP0181]

What buttercream did you use

[@syedamaheen7832]

How much second in microwave?

[@pppdddsss]

i don’t have microwave, can i use oven instead?

[@Maffylicious1]

I can’t advice using oven as you might accidentally burn it or something. How about you use a double boiler method. Simply put some water in a pot/saucepan and place on a hob or cooker, put your buttercream in a heat resistant bowl and place on the saucepan till it melts a bit. You can experiment with a little and see how it goes. All the buttercream need is the heat to develop the colour. Hope this helps. Do let me know if it worked out. Thank you ♥️

[@KimikoTakaki]

Can you do the same thing with swiss meringue or Italian or any other buttercream using egg in it?

[@Maffylicious1]

I’ve read from some people that it works but haven’t personally tried it. You can just test a little bit of buttercream to check, but I’m almost certain it does.

[@glamourandsugar1067]

I forgot to mention how beautiful that navy blue is on your lovely cakes 😊

[@Maffylicious1]

Aww thank you so much. I’m glad you like it ♥️

[@anthoniayasmine4605]

Hi, thanks for sharing this is very useful!!! If the buttercream is too runny after in the microwave, is it going to back to normal after I chill for 1-2 days? Thanks!

[@Maffylicious1]

Hi Anthonia. Yes, the buttercream will go back to normal after leaving it to cool for some hours. You don't need to leave it for 1 -2 days, you can leave it for up to 4 hrs in the fridge depending on the quantity, just until it's nice and firm (not runny). Then, give it a final mix with a mixer. Hope this explanation helps and if you have any more questions or doubt, I'm happy to answer them. Thank you for watching.

[@anthoniayasmine4605]

@@Maffylicious1 thanks a lot😘😘😘

[@Maffylicious1]

You’re most welcome. Do let me know how it goes if you can. Hope you’ll subscribe and visit more often ❤️

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[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you so much 😊. Hope you will visit again.

[@mamanunu9926]

Nice

[@Maffylicious1]

Thanks

[@ItsmeBibss]

Beautiful beautiful sooo beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🤤🤤

[@Maffylicious1]

Haha! Thank you so much.

[@lmfao7224]

Will this work with Swiss meringue or would the eggs cook in the microwave?

[@Maffylicious1]

My apologies for the late response, your comment somehow got lost in the comment section. As for Swiss meringue, many people have tried it and confirmed that it worked but I haven’t tried it yet. Perhaps, you may want to try a little sample to see how it turns out. Thank you for watching. 💝

[@MzMacnamera]

Will this method work on cream cheese buttercream ?

[@Maffylicious1]

Hello. I’m not 100% sure. If it’s more of a buttercream than cream cheese, it should work. I would say to experiment with a little batch of it to be sure. 💗

[@simukamatagia6898]

Hi Maffys kitchen really lovely tip just wondering does it have to be a specific buttercream?

[@Maffylicious1]

Hi Simuka Matagia, thank you. I have only tried and tested it on plain buttercream so far but there are people who have also used meringue based buttercream others such as Swiss meringue and Italian meringue that claimed it worked perfectly for them. Hope this helps.

[@CookCity]

Looks delicious , well done friend , stay in touch plz

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you, I will. Hope you will subscribe and visit again.

[@vijisinha5396]

Can we use this with Swiss meringue buttercream??

[@Maffylicious1]

I haven’t tried it with Swiss meringue buttercream but I’ve heard someone mentioned to me that they did and it worked. I’ll advice you to try just a little to test just to be on the safe side. Do kindly let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching ♥️

[@rashmisharma7983]

Does it stain your tongue and teeth after darkening like adding a lot of food color does ?

[@Maffylicious1]

Hi Rashmi Sharma, I try not to use coloured buttercream throughout the cake when decorating, I only use a thin layer of coloured buttercream just enough to cover the surface and to avoid eating too much of dark coloured buttercream. So I can’t really say as I personally don’t like eating coloured buttercream on cakes. Thank you 😊

[@misseng__8415]

Does it also work with whipped cream frostings?

[@Maffylicious1]

Hi Misseng_ _ I don’t think it will because whipped cream doesn’t melt and totally different from buttercream.

[@tijuanense91]

Will this work with other colors.. like black or deep purple?

[@Maffylicious1]

Yes, it definitely will. Thank you for watching.

[@capricorn1494]

Great vid, thanks for the tip! What is the facebook group that you got this tip from? Would love to join if possible.

[@davidjpc6]

Does it work with meringue and Chantilly?

[@Maffylicious1]

Hi David, I don’t think it will work with whipped cream frosting but it does work with Swiss meringue buttercream or any butter based icing. I always advised to do a small quick test before trying it out on the whole batch. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching.

[@bsn1-kformelozajulienne928]

Will it not melt when in tropical season?its very tropical here in the Philippines,will it work? Thank you very much for your help :))

[@Maffylicious1]

Hi @Julienne Formeloza. I’m guessing this buttercream should be fine in a very hot weather condition as long as it’s not left in the heat for a very long time. It’s a basic American buttercream (ABC) that I’ve used here and I’ve found it to be quite stable especially when you use the 2:1 recipe (I.e, 500g icing sugar to 250 grams butter). Thank you so much for watching ♥️

[@bsn1-kformelozajulienne928]

@@Maffylicious1 thank you very much ^_^,have a good day

[@Maffylicious1]

You’re welcome and have a lovely day too 🥰

[@valeriethummadoo4661]

For what kind of buttercream that will work please???

[@Maffylicious1]

I used American buttercream (ABC)i.e the regular butter and icing sugar (powdered sugar) recipe in this video. But I’ve heard people have used the meringue based buttercream such as SMBC and Italian meringue buttercream. Overall, I think any butter based icing/frosting should work but I always advise to do a little testing first just to be on the safe side. Thank you for watching 💝

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[@Maffylicious1]

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[@nanettethompson7082]

Thank you so much for this tip!!! Deffo trying this!! I wanted to know what quantity of the buttercream you used, was it 250g butter and 500g sugar or?

[@Maffylicious1]

My go-to basic recipe is usually as you’ve mentioned, 250 butter and 500g sugar with a spoon or two of milk or cream. But most times I don’t follow that exact measurements because I add other things like melted marshmallows or white chocolate to it, I then reduce the icing sugar a bit.

[@Maffylicious1]

Thank you for watching ♥️

[@rainbowstuffans2912]

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[@cybakes]

Hi what kind of buttercream did you use?

[@Maffylicious1]

I used the American buttercream

[@cybakes]

@@Maffylicious1 thank you!