Confetti Sprinkles – How to Use Them in Your Recipes

Confetti sprinkles can be used in various recipes, including cookies, cake pops, and baked goods. Here are some tips for adding these colorful treats to your recipes. Also, please read our article on how to use gelatin sprinkles to add a fun twist to your baked goods!

Using confetti sprinkles

Using confetti sprinkles in baking is a fun way to decorate sweet treats. You can buy them at a local store or order them online. First, mix the butter and sugar, add the egg and vanilla, and mix in sprinkles. Be careful not to use nonpareils, as they melt or bleed when baked. Next, pour the batter into a greased or parchment paper-lined 6-inch round cake pan. This prevents the cake from sticking to the pan.

Prepare a 350-degree oven. Line your baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. In a stand mixer, mix the dry ingredients until thoroughly combined. Add the butter and mix on low speed until combined. Add the buttermilk and egg whites, and mix until combined. If desired, add almond extract or vanilla extract.

Then, use an offset spatula to smooth any bumps on the cake. The sprinkles will stick better to this cake if you use a spatula and smooth out the frosting. Once the frosting is firm, the cake should be refrigerated for at least one hour or overnight.

Flavoring confetti sprinkles

Try flavoring the confetti with an emulsion when adding a little flavor to your confetti sprinkles. The Princess Cake & Cookie Bakery Emulsion is an excellent option for a rich, citrus flavor. This emulsion can be added to the frosting, cake, or both.

You can also use almond extract but only add half the amount. The amount of flour should be measured carefully to ensure that the cupcakes will be fluffy and light. Be sure to add baking powder, too, as this will give the cupcakes excellent height. Salt also works well to balance out the sweetness. If you’re trying to make a vegan version, you can use dairy-free milk instead of whole milk.

Food coloring can also be used to tint or flavor the sprinkles. It’s best to add about a drop of liquid food coloring to a half-cup of sprinkles. This will make the sprinkles a slightly different color, but they will still look uniform.

Adding confetti sprinkles to baked goods

Adding confetti sprinkles to baked items can be a fun, festive way to dress up desserts. However, it is essential to follow a few rules. First, make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature. Otherwise, the sprinkles may smear or fall into the batter, ruining the finished product.

Most sprinkles that are used in baking are rod-shaped. They are commonly made of chocolate or rainbow colors. These sprinkles are the best ones to use in baking because they do not melt at the end of the baking process. 

Adding sprinkles to baked goods isn’t hard, but it can make your goods look extra special. These sugars are commonly called sanding sugar. They are used to finish sweet treats and are generally gluten-free. They are also made of sugar confetti and dye.