Sometimes sprinkles are just too sweet on a sugary cupcake. Colored coconut (see my Pina Colada cupcakes) is a nice sprinkle substitute, but coconut is extremely divisive. There are always crushed nuts. However, nuts don't go with everything - plus, there's that darn allergy thing to contend with. What's left when you want a colorful sprinkle-like look for the top of your cupcakes? Panko
(Japanese breadcrumbs)!
