Bakers for large families
If you regularly bake cakes or tarts for lots of people, compare how much you need with the pack size. Jumbo and ALDI Netherlands, for example, offer 600 g packs.
Who is this for?
Decorators for parties and events
For cupcakes, slices of cake or biscuits, your choice may depend on the shape and flavour of the sprinkles, as well as how you apply them. A Lidl Recipes recipe uses sprinkles to decorate cooled bakes with a sticky layer.
Bakers who need to consider allergens
If you’re baking for others, check the exact pack of sprinkles and all the other ingredients in your bake. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that consumers must also be given allergen information for non-prepacked foods.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many sprinkles you need and whether they’ll go into the cake or be used as a visible decoration. Then check the ingredients on the exact pack, especially if you’re serving others.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Compare the amount you need with the net weight; Jumbo and ALDI Netherlands, for example, offer 600 g packs. | When I’m baking for lots of people, I want to have enough sprinkles without having to open another pack. Around 42% of consumers prioritise getting enough in one pack. |
| Use and decoration | Choose a flavour and sprinkle shape to suit your bake, and decide whether to mix the sprinkles into the batter or add them to a sticky layer. | For a decorative cake finish, I want to choose how I apply and portion the sprinkles. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the label on the exact pack of sprinkles and check all the other ingredients too. | When I’m serving cake to others, I want to know which ingredients and allergens it contains. This check takes priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Adding sprinkles to your bake at any stage
Mixing sprinkles into the batter and using them as a visible decoration are two different things. Fairtrade Original has a cake recipe that uses sprinkles as an ingredient; Lidl Recipes adds sprinkles after the bake has cooled, on top of a sticky layer.
Follow the method in your recipe. If presentation matters for a large event, try your chosen combination of bake, layer and sprinkles on a small batch first.
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles are milk-free
Albert Heijn’s product information for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles lists ingredients including soya lecithin and milk fat, and notes the possible presence of milk protein and lactose. This doesn’t tell you what other dark varieties contain.
Check the current label on the exact pack, and take the ingredients in the batter and topping into account when sharing information with guests.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, including milk, dark and duo varieties.
- The pack size is worth considering if you’re making several cakes or tarts.
- Check the ingredients and best-before information for each variety you choose.
Kiekeboe
ALDI Netherlands offers Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack, as well as a 550 g XXL variety with extra-large sprinkles.
- The pack sizes offer a choice between quantity and sprinkle shape.
- Check the exact variety and pack before working out how much you’ll need for your baking.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers chocolate sprinkles in 390 g packs, as well as Kleintjes with eight individual portions totalling 140 g.
- Individual portions can be handy if you want to control the amount for each cupcake or slice of cake.
- The dark chocolate sprinkles described by Albert Heijn contain soya and milk ingredients; check the allergens for the exact variety.
Venz
Jumbo’s range includes Venz varieties in sizes from around 380 to 400 g, with a choice of chocolate flavours and sprinkle shapes.
- A particular variety could be a good choice if flavour or appearance is your priority.
- For a large baking project, work out how many packs of your chosen size you’ll need.
Mister CHOC
Lidl Netherlands lists Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- The pack size is worth considering if you need a large quantity of sprinkles.
- Lidl lists this product as a seasonal item; check the packaging if you’re looking for a specific variety.
Sprinkles for cakes and tarts on Joybuy
This selection includes one 600 g pack and smaller varieties from 380 to 400 g. Compare the pack size with your baking needs, and choose the flavour or shape you want for decorating.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces 600 g
At 600 g, this is the largest pack in this selection and could be a good choice for several cakes or tarts. The product name mentions milk chocolate and smiley faces; check that the shape suits the finish you’re after.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g
This milk chocolate variety is a good option if you’re looking for that flavour for your bake. The pack contains 400 g; for a large baking project, work out whether one pack will be enough.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles 400 g
This combination is a good choice if you want to use both chocolate and vanilla flavour in your decoration. The pack contains 400 g; check the exact ingredients if you’re baking for others.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g
This dark variety is a good choice if you’re after that particular chocolate flavour for decorating. The pack contains 390 g. Read the label: ‘dark’ doesn’t automatically mean the sprinkles are free from milk ingredients.
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Venz Milk Sprinkles 380 g
This 380 g pack is an option if you’re looking for a smaller amount for decorating. Check the sprinkle shape and ingredients on the exact pack before choosing it for a particular cake.
Frequently asked questions
Is 600 g of sprinkles a useful size for a large baking project?
Yes, 600 g is a size worth considering if you’re making several cakes or tarts. Jumbo, ALDI Netherlands and Lidl Netherlands all offer sprinkles in this size; compare the pack contents with the amount you need for your recipe and decorations.
Can you add sprinkles to cake batter?
Yes, if your recipe uses sprinkles as an ingredient, as in a Fairtrade Original cake recipe. If you want the sprinkles to be visible on top of your bake, Lidl Recipes shows how to add them to a sticky layer once the bake has cooled.
What should I check if I’m serving cake with sprinkles to guests?
Check the allergens in the exact sprinkles and all the other cake ingredients, and make sure guests can access the relevant information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says consumers must be given allergen information for non-prepacked foods in a way other than on packaging.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles always free from milk and soya?
No, you can’t tell from the word ‘dark’ alone. Albert Heijn lists soya lecithin and milk fat in De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, as well as the possible presence of milk protein and lactose. Check the current label for each variety you choose.