How to Make Bold Red Buttercream (Without Using a Ton of Food Coloring!) The secret isn’t in how much color you add- it’s in how you treat your buttercream! Here’s my tried-and-tested method to make vibrant red buttercream without going overboard on food coloring: ♥️Start with super red gel or oil-based food coloring. Add it to your buttercream - yes, it’ll look pink at first! ♥️Microwave the buttercream in 5-second intervals, mixing well between each burst. Do not skip this...