How to Make Brown Fondant Naturally: Chocolate and Food Color Methods
Need to make brown fondant but don't want to rush to the bakery supply store? I've found that creating this versatile color at home is quite simple. You can achieve the perfect brown shade for your cake decorations by mixing primary colors like red, yellow, and blue, or starting with orange and gradually adding blue. Expert cake artist Christy Vega-Gluch shows a reliable method that combines chocolate fondant with white fondant. Our team at Cakeflix has learned that different brown tones emerge when you adjust the ratio between these two types. On top of that, it helps reduce waste when you mix leftover fondant pieces together to create a beautiful brownish color. Paste coloring works better than liquid options to create darker brown tones. This method needs less product and keeps your fondant's consistency stable as you add color. In this piece, you'll learn both chocolate and food coloring methods, and see how a little vegetable shortening helps manage any sti...