Wedding Cake Colour Palettes

For buttercream, sugarpaste and royal icing, a concentrated gel like ProGel, since a tiny amount gives a rich shade without thinning the mix. For airbrushing tiers or painting detail, liquid colour. For chocolate, cocoa butter colourings, because water based colours will seize melted chocolate.

Use the smallest amount of gel you can, a pinprick on a cocktail stick mixed into white sugarpaste or buttercream. Build up gradually and mix well between additions to avoid streaks. You can always add more, but you cannot take it back out once it is in.

The ProGel, ProPowder and ProFlo ranges are all vegan, Halal and Kosher, covering gels, powders and liquids. The cocoa butter colourings are suitable for vegetarians. Always check the individual product page for the exact item you are using.