How to Make Navy Frosting

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Get just the right shade of navy blue for your cakes and cupcakes with this guide on how to make navy blue buttercream frosting.

Prep:: 10 mins

Total Time:: 10 mins

Yield:: 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup Buttercream Frosting
Royal Blue Icing Color

Royal Blue Icing Color
Black Icing Color

Black Icing Color
Violet Icing Color

Violet Icing Color

Tools
Mixing Bowl
Spatulas
Toothpicks

Instructions

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- In a bowl, combine 1 cup white buttercream, small amount Royal Blue and medium amount of Black and Violet icing colors. Mix well.

Notes

For a deeper navy blue, try making your buttercream from scratch. Our buttercream frosting recipe is easy to color and tastes delicious!If possible, make your navy blue frosting a day or two ahead of time. The color will deepen as it sets.When mixing colors, make sure to use a toothpick to add just a little bit at a time to achieve the exact shade of navy blue you're after.

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