Sprinkle Blog / Cake Decorating

SPRINKLES 101: VARIETIES AND USES

SPRINKLES 101: VARIETIES AND USES

Do you know your jimmies from your cachous? Here is our deep dive into the world to sprinkles, to help you learn about all the different types of sprinkles and when to use them. Whether you want to bake with sprinkles or decorate with them, it pays to know the best type to use to get results you want. We also give insight into which sprinkles are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Rebecca Dickson
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FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR BAKERS

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR BAKERS

You've spent hours perfecting your baking and refining your decorating skills. And if you have a business, you've spent time nailing your branding, style, marketing, etc. There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing photos that don't do justice to all your hard work and talent! With this mind, we asked Cat Main from CM Props & Backdrops to give us her top food photography tips for bakers.
Rebecca Dickson
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2021

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2021

When we went on the hunt for organisations to support, a key criteria for us was that they made an impact in the mental health space.  This is because it is something that is very close to home, so to speak.  

In 2016, Andy reached a point where he simply wasn't coping.  He was going to work (in a pastoral role) and competently meeting expectations, but in doing so had dismissed many of his feelings and the inner turmoil that was plaguing him.

Two things prompted Andy to seek help to figure out... 

Rebecca Dickson
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VALENTINE'S DAY CAKE DECORATING: SUGAR LIPS x THE CAKE EATING COMPANY

VALENTINE'S DAY CAKE DECORATING: SUGAR LIPS x THE CAKE EATING COMPANY

The Cake Eating Company have shared the butter cake recipe on their own blog here. Give it a try yourself!
To decorate they used a combination of our Shot Through The Heart sprinkle mix, Valentine Jimmies, and Valentine Chocolate Balls. Finished off with our Silver Edible Glitter Dust and a whole lot of goodies from The Cake Eating Company. 💖 
Rebecca Dickson
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Sprinkle Chocolate Bark Shards, decorated with Sugar Lips Mermaid Disco and Easter Egg Hunt Sprinkle medley mixes

SPRINKLE CHOCOLATE SHARDS + SPRINKLE-FILLED EASTER EGGS - EASY NO-BAKE EASTER TREAT IDEAS

Here are a couple of super fun and simple treats for Easter this year. We totally love a good sprinkle hack, and these no-bake ideas are such an easy way to add a personal touch to your Easter treats. And depending on how you decorate them, they are great for any occasion! We also sprinkled some with Mermaid Disco, cos why not?! 

Rebecca Dickson
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