How Do You Mix Food Coloring in Cake Mix?

Adding food coloring to cake mix is easy! Simply add a few drops of your chosen color to the dry cake mix before adding any wet ingredients.

Step-by-Step Guide: Coloring Your Cake Mix

Start Small: Begin by adding 3 to 5 drops of food coloring to your cake mix. This is a good starting point for most colors. Remember that the baked cake will be lighter than the batter.
Mix Thoroughly: Use a spoon or spatula to thoroughly incorporate the food coloring into the dry mix. Ensure no streaks of color remain.
Check the Color: Once mixed, visually assess the color of the batter. Is it the shade you desire?
Adjust as Needed: If the color is too light, add more food coloring, a few drops at a time, until you achieve your preferred shade. Mix well after each addition.
Proceed with the Recipe: Follow the remaining instructions on your cake mix box, adding the wet ingredients as directed.

Gel Food Coloring: Gel food colorings are highly concentrated and often provide more vibrant colors than liquid food colorings. Use less gel for the same effect.
Multiple Colors: To create custom shades, mix different food colorings together before adding them to the cake mix. For example, mix red and blue to make purple.
Darker Colors: Achieving very dark colors (like deep black or dark brown) might require a significant amount of food coloring. Be prepared to potentially adjust the recipe slightly to accommodate the added liquid.

It is important to note that the final color of the baked cake may be slightly lighter than the batter.