So, you want deep, rich buttercream colors without using a whole bottle of natural food coloring? SAME. Chefmaster Natural food colors are gorgeous, but like all natural food coloring they react differently than food coloring with artificial dyes and need a little extra love to reach their full potential. Luckily, we have two easy tricks to make that magic happen!

Option 1: The Waiting Game (a.k.a. the easiest method ever)

1. Mix your buttercream and food coloring together.
2. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it sit overnight (12 to 24 hours depending on the colors). 

That’s it. The color will naturally deepen over time—no extra effort required!

Option 2: The Heat and Chill Trick (sounds weird, but trust us!)

1. Mix your buttercream and food coloring together, like normal.
2. Pop it in the microwave for just a few seconds—only until it’s slightly melty. (You’re not making soup here!)
3. Stir it all together, then chill until it’s firm again.
4. Whip it back up to a fluffy, smooth consistency.

Do you want even deeper, more saturated colors?

Use both of these tricks together! Let your buttercream sit overnight and then give it the ol’ melt and chill. You will get bold, vibrant colors with way less food coloring!