buttercream icing

I have also had this happen with light purple buttercream. I find that if its left in the light it will loose its color. It happens with fondant as well. If im worried about loosing my color on cakes I try to keep them covered with a towel or away from light best I can manage. It helps.

-- Nikki, So Cal, www.Facebook.com/nikkibelleperchecakes

Yes, pink and purple do this to me all the time! Keep them away from light especially fluorescent.

-- Elysia, Pennsylvania, http://www.steelpennycakes.com http://www.facebook.com/steelpennycakes

Yep, purple is the one it always happens with.

-- Bonnie, AZ, www.IspiredOccasions.com www.facebook.com/inspiredoccasionsAZ