The color of revitalization and luck, seafoam green can make your cake and cookies look extra refreshing. However, it’s not easy to find seafoam green food color in the market. So you have to make the icing by yourself.
So, how to make seafoam green icing?
To make seafoam green icing, you have to mix forest green and ivory food coloring in a 2:1 ratio with icing sugar, butter, and milk. You can also use sky blue and leaf green colors in a 2:1 ratio to bring the seafoam green color to your icing. Another option is to mix blue and yellow coloring in a 3:4 ratio.
To get the full recipes in detail, keep reading this article. We will also talk about making seafoam green royal icing and buttercream frosting recipes.
How To Make Seafoam Green Icing?
You can make seafoam green icing with three types of color combinations. Those recipes are given below.
Recipe 1: Forest Green And Ivory Combination
In this recipe, I will explain the procedure for making basic icing with forest green and ivory food coloring. You will find both colorings easily on the market.
Ingredients you need:
- 1 ½ cups of Icing Mixture (Sift it before use).
- 25g softened butter (unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- 2 drops forest green food coloring
- 1 drop of ivory food coloring
The process to follow:
Step 1: In a medium bowl pour the icing mixture, softened butter, and milk.
Step 2: Keep stirring the mixture with a wooden spatula until everything mixes properly.
Step 3: pour the food colors onto the mixture and again mix everything properly. If you want the color to be darker, mix more food colors in the same ratio.
Step 4: Check the consistency. If you want it to be lighter and glossier add another tablespoon of milk to the mixture.
Recipe 2: Sky Blue And Leaf Green Combination
You can make the same basic icing recipe by using sky blue and leaf green food colorings if you can’t get the above-mentioned colors. Let’s get into the recipe.
Ingredients you need:
- 1 ½ cups of sifted Icing Mixture
- 25g softened butter (unsalted)
- 2 drops sky blue food coloring
- 1 drop of leaf green food coloring
- 1 tablespoon of milk. (make sure to use normal-temperature milk. If you heat the milk, let it cool down first. And remember to be careful when heating the milk. The milk can burst when you heat it)
The process to follow:
Follow the same process as given above. Use the sky blue and leaf green good coloring instead of green and ivory.
Recipe 3: Blue And Yellow Combination
This is another color combination to make seafoam green icing if green and ivory colors are not available. To make icing with this combination, you need to make a bigger amount of icing as the ratio requires more food coloring.
Ingredients you need:
- 3 cups of sifted Icing Mixture
- 50g softened butter (unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 3 drops of yellow food coloring
- 4 drops of blue food coloring
The process to follow:
Follow the same process as given above. Change the food coloring combination to yellow and blue. If you think the icing got darker than you need, add another drop of yellow coloring. If you think the icing is too light, add another drop of blue.
This icing will go very well with a freshly baked homemade lemon cake.
How To Make Seafoam Green Royal Icing?
If you want to make seafoam green royal icing for cookie decoration, here’s a perfect recipe for you.
Ingredients you need:
- 4 cups sifted icing sugar
- 3 tablespoons of meringue powder. You can also use the white part of 3 eggs. But the consistency won’t be as good as it will be with meringue powder.
- 9–10 Tablespoons of milk or water
- 4 drops forest green food coloring gel
- 2 drops of ivory food coloring gel
Note: While preparing royal icing, don’t use food coloring liquid. It will mess up the consistency. The gel coloring is the best choise in this case.
The process to follow:
Step 1: In a large bowl, pour the sugar, meringue powder, and milk or water.
Step 2: Set a stand or hand mixer on high speed and whip the mixture for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
Step 3: Pour the coloring gel onto the mixture and whisk it for another few seconds.
Step 4: Check if the coloring and consistency are okay. If you want the coloring to be darker, mix more colors in the same ratio. If you want the royal icing consistency to be denser, whisk it for a longer time.
How To Make Seafoam Green Buttercream Frosting?
Buttercream frosting looks good when you make the coloring brighter. Here’s an easy buttercream frosting recipe in seafoam green color.
Ingredients you need:
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter (softened and unsalted)
- 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 4 drops sky blue food coloring
- 2 drops of leaf green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
The process to follow:
Step 1: Set a large mixing bowl with a stand mixer.
Step 2: Pour the butter into the bowl and beat it until it gets smooth.
Step 3: Add the sugar into the mixture and mix it again for 1 to 2 minutes. While mixing, start with a low speed then gradually move to a medium speed. Make sure the sugar and butter fully combine.
Step 4: Add the cream, coloring, extracts, and salt into the mixture and whisk it at medium speed.
Now your buttercream frosting is ready. Decorate the cake with the frosting. And if you have some leftover green jello, top the cake with them.
Here’s another thing you need to remember. If you are using the frosting in doll cake, be extra careful as the doll cake pans are not reliable and the cake can slip away.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What Colors Make Turquoise Icing?
To make turquoise icing, you have to combine blue and green food coloring in a 5:3 ratio. Start by adding a small amount of blue coloring to your icing, then mix it in thoroughly. It is the base color. Continue to add blue until you reach the desired shade, then add a small amount of green to finish off the color.
What Is Foam Icing Made Of?
Foam icing is made of egg whites, sugar, and butter. The egg whites and sugar are whipped together over a double boiler until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes fluffy and white. Then, the mixture is removed from the heat and whipped until it cools to room temperature.
How To Make Mint Green Icing?
To make mint green icing, you will need yellow and blue coloring in a 2:1 ratio, butter, icing sugar, and milk. Mix all these ingredients until the mixture becomes creamy and your mint green icing is ready. You can use a little drop of green coloring on the mixture instead of yellow and blue to get the mint color.
Conclusion
Now you know how to make seafoam green icing. If you are not using the icing the right way, put them in an airtight container. And then store it in the refrigerator. Otherwise, the icing will melt and the consistency will be ruined.
That’s all from me today. Enjoy your freshly baked cakes and have a great day!
