Fun Cakes Mini Beads Mix
Mini Beads Pastel Mix 80g
The soft pastel mix for layette cakes and ultra-soft palettes.
The Fun Cakes pastel mix 80g combines pale pink, pale blue, soft yellow, and pastel green beads for a universally powdered effect.
The pastel mix is the signature of mixed birth cakes and first birthdays: photogenic and universally appreciated.
Signature shade
Pastel 80g
Dominant pigment: sugar + diluted multicolor food colorings
Fun Cakes Mini Beads in signature mix, ready to sprinkle on cakes and cupcakes for instant decorative effect.
Technical features
2-3 mm
Diameter
Standard mini bead
80g
Content
Resealable pouch
Sugar
Ingredients
Crunchy hard
Compatible with
- Sugar paste covering: Sprinkling on covered cake for decorative relief.
- Royal icing and buttercream: Apply at the last moment before crystallization.
- Ganaches and whipped cream: Light sprinkling on cupcakes and desserts.
- Drip cakes and chocolate drips: Apply while the drip is still liquid.
Discover the Fun Cakes Mini Beads Mix range
10 signature and themed mixes in the catalog. Click to explore the range.
SIGNATURE MIXES
BABY SHOWER MIX
EVENT MIXES
Signature creative ideas
- Mixed baby shower cake: Pastel sprinkling on gender reveal cake.
- First birthday: 1-year cake with soft and tender decoration.
- Soft spring cake: White covering + pastel mix for a spring palette.
- Birth cupcakes: Individual cupcake buffet.
- Romantic wedding cake: Pastel decoration on ivory covering for a soft wedding.
Features
| Content | 80g |
| Brand | Fun Cakes (Netherlands) |
| Ingredients | Sugar, cornstarch, food colorings |
| Dominant pigment | sugar + diluted multicolor food colorings |
| Recommended use | Cake decoration, cupcakes, icing, drip cake, cake design finishing |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Allergens | Gluten-free. Possible traces of almonds depending on the process. |
Instructions for use
- Prepare the covered cake or cupcake with fresh icing (still slightly moist).
- Pour the mini beads into a small dish to facilitate dosing.
- Sprinkle by hand or with a spoon, in steady movements, for even distribution.
- For border effect, place manually along the edge with a fine spatula.
- Press lightly so the beads stick to the icing before full crystallization.
- Keep leftover beads in the original resealable pouch for later use.
Preservation
| Storage | Room temperature (15-25 °C), away from direct light |
| To avoid | Moisture (beads become sticky), exposure to sunlight |
| After opening | Original resealable pouch: 12 months |
| Decorated cake | Keep refrigerated for 2 to 3 days, protected from moisture |
Note: The pastel mix changes color with heat: keep the covered cake refrigerated before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many cakes can be decorated with one bag?
An 80g bag covers 4 to 8 cakes with light sprinkling, 2 to 4 cakes with generous decoration. An 800g bag (workshop size) covers 40 to 80 cakes depending on decoration density.
How to prevent the beads from becoming sticky?
Pour at the last moment before serving. Keep the bag tightly sealed. Store away from moisture, ideally in a closed dry cupboard.
Compatible with which type of icing?
Compatible with fondant, ganache, whipped cream, royal icing, and drip cake. The beads stick better on icing that is still slightly wet, before full crystallization.
Difference with Granules or Vermicelli?
Mini Beads are spherical (2-3mm), Granules are irregular (~1mm), Vermicelli are elongated (~5mm). Choose Mini Beads for a spherical decorative effect, Vermicelli for an elongated confetti effect.
Pastel tip?
The pastel mix changes color with heat: keep the covered cake refrigerated before serving.
To go further
Complete your decoration palette with Bright Colors Mix, Pastel Mix, White, or browse the Edible Decorations Patissland collection.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
