A big part of desserts and pastries is how they look. Sure, we can talk about all the fabulous things pastry chefs do with decorations but the truth is, sprinkles can really help when a cake or a cupcake ends up tasty but not looking quite the way you intended.
Round
Small balls in all colors, made from starch and sugar, are probably the most used sprinkle in our list. You can get them in a mix of rainbow colors or in separate bags for a designed theme. Fun!
Cylinder
Tiny tubes (or sausages) made of sugar. Since they have a shiny coating, they are less likely to have their color bleed into the cake or frosting than the round sprinkles.
Shapes
Great for special events or special requests, shaped sprinkles are very useful for getting a message across. They are normally made from a less condensed type of sugar mix so they don’t do great with baking, so treat them like part decorations. Get love hearts for Valentine’s, green shamrocks for St. Patrick’s, or all-colors stars for a special birthday.
Dust and Sugar
There are many dust and sugar options, most of them look and taste great as a crust on creams and glazes. These include the shiny luster dusters, glittery pixie dust, colorful sanding sugars, and golden crystal sugars.
