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Red and black food colouring examples of use. Bowls of icing, cupcakes and macaron

How to Colour Black & Red Icing | Tips for Fondant &...

Black and red are two of the hardest icing colours to achieve. In this guide, I share my favourite tips for colouring fondant and buttercream, why buying pre-coloured fondant often saves both time and money, and how black cocoa powder can create stunning black icing with little or no food colouring.

Three colours of chocolate being poured from above, forming a round blob at the bottom surface

How to Choose the Right Chocolate for Chocolate Moulds

Not sure which chocolate to use for moulds? This guide explains the differences between compound chocolate, candy melts and real chocolate, plus expert tips on melting, colouring and creating beautifully finished chocolates.