I bought the sweetest pink striped paper straws the other day and I couldn’t wait any longer to play with them.
Every time I see striped straws used, they make me smile. They just make me happy.
And even happier in these pseudo milkshake cupcakes. Milkcakes anyone? Cupshakes maybe?
Strawberry cake for the shake (I just used a mix I had on hand)
Chocolate ganache for syrup (recipe on this post)
Buttercream frosting for the whipped cream (recipe on this post)
Gumballs for the cherries
And sprinkles for the sprinkles : )
You could also just use syrup for the syrup and whipped cream for the whipped cream, but this way, they won’t melt.
I used these clear silicone baking cups so they would kinda represent frosted glass and also allow you to see the cake color. I found them at Crate and Barrel a while ago. They were perfect for this project.
Place the cups on a baking sheet and fill the cups about halfway with cake batter. You don’t want them to bake too full because you want to have a little space left for the ganache.
I love ganache by the way… By the spoonful… By the bowlful. Who’s with me?
These cups are great, because they are sturdy and hold the weight of the ganache filled right up to the rim. This way, when you add the frosting, you can still see a layer of “chocolate syrup” underneath. Makes them look prettier.
See. Just let the ganache sit for a bit before you fill the cups and spoon a little right on the top of each cupcake. Let it set a few minutes more. It will harden a bit and make adding the frosting easier.
For the frosting, I used a Wilton 2D tip and towered it on top of the cupcake. Add sprinkles after piping each cupcake so they will stick right away.
Lastly cut a paper straw in half and insert it into the cupcake and top it all off with a big red gumball.
Perty.
Speaking of sprinkles. I’d like to give a big hip hip hooray to Mr. Sprinkles. He’s back in full color… different label, but full of color. If you’ve followed the site for a while, you may remember when they switched to only making all natural colors. Mr. Sprinkles just didn’t look right in drab colors. But he’s back. Now if I can only get them to make the original colors. They were/are my favorite sprinkles to use for my cupcake pops. Pastel and perfectly delicate. Check out this old post if you want to see what I’m talking about.
In the meantime, I still heart you Mr. Sprinkles. You helped make these cupcakes super cute.
Kiss. Kiss. Cake for two.
Okay, so I didn’t just buy myself these pink straws.
I also bought a bunch of other colors, too. Yellow and green and black and red/blue striped straws.
Want to win some?
Ok. Let’s play a guessing game for fun.
Enter for a chance to win some happy striped paper straws.
1. Leave a comment below on this post. Just take a look at the photo below and try to guess which straw is the shortest. One of them is. I have a picture to prove it that I’ll show when I announce the winner.
2. I’ll pick one winner at random. The winner gets a bunch of straws in the color they guessed. And if the color they guessed also happens to be the shortest straw, then they’ll get a bunch of straws in all the colors. (Red/blue, green, pink, yellow, and black.) Fun. Fun.
3. Deadline to enter is Monday, January 10th at 7 pm ET. The winner will be announced sometime Monday evening on this post. SORRY, TIME’S UP. WINNER ANNOUNCED BELOW.
Good Luck.
P.S. I bought the paper straws from Bake it Pretty if you need some of your very own. Plus, they also have polka dot straws. Too cute.
Okay, I picked a winner.
Let’s see who it is…
YAY, Merry!
You just won some paper straws. You’re guaranteed the pink ones. Merry, I promise they’ll make you happy.
Now, let’s see which color straw was the shortest.
Drumroll, please.
Green was the shortest.
I’m so sorry Merry, you didn’t pick the right color but, I’m also nice… I want you to have all the colors anyway.
Come on, you guys knew I was going to do that… right?
Congratulations Merry.
The black one!!
Black & White!
I think yellow is the shortest :) Cute nails by the way!
Red and Blue!
Cuute! I love all the colors, but I think the blue/red striped one is the shortest. By the way, can you use them to actually drink from? It just seems like paper straws wouldn’t be able to do that. :P
Pink!
Hmm.. My guess is that BLACK is the shortest!!
Love the cupcakes!
Pink…girls favorite color!!
red and blue?
Green!
Yellow! Definitely yellow. : )
I vote blue and red
i think black and white is the shortest .. i love these !!!!!!
Pink!!!
my guess is the yellow one.
I say that the Black is the shortest!!!!!!!! Ohhh, I hope and pray to God I win!!!!!! I HeArT these straws!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michelle Torres
decorater4life@aol.com
the black one is the shortest :)
the black one
I pick the green straw to be the shortest!
Love the cupcakes <3
yellow..?
It’s the black one!
I think they’re all the same size!
I think black!!
I love the green/white!! My wife would love these!!
I’m going to go with black.
I think you’re being sneaky…it’s the black one!
Black is the shortest!
My guess is the pink straw. I love your nail polish!
I think the black and white one is the shortest!
My best is the black and white straw.
I think it’s the black one.
Black?
Pink! ?
i’m gonna vote pink.. just cause i’d love the pink straws!!
I’m going with the black one…those straws are all so cute!!
The black and white one:)
I think the green and white straw is the shortest.
I’m guessing the pink one since you used it on the cupcakes. These are so fun! Hope you pick me! Ü
I think the black one is shortest :)
I think the pink one is!
The red, white, and blue ones :o)
Green!!!
I think it is the black one
Black is the shortest
I just want to know where you got your nail polish?!
I think it’s the black and white
My guess is…..pink! I love the cupshakes. A definite must-make!
I’m going with my favorite color…GREEN!
OMG… Those are so stinkin cute…
I’m guessing PINK
Thanks!
I think it is the black one!
Pink!
Bakerella, I want to congratulate you on your fabulous success with your book, but I am so glad that you are back posting! You really make my day!
I think it is the pink ones:)
I’m gonna go w/the pink/white straw! btw…just made my first batch of cake balls today, i’m so excited! I’m making them for an office party! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas :)
green seems so obvious, so, I will pick the red, white, and blue one.
Black & white
Green!
The black one!
The yellow and white straws!
I say the pink one is shortest!
Yellow is the shortest!
And the cutest, too c:!
I’m guessing Yellow!
The Yellow one is the shortest!!
I think it’s the green one…..and I can’t wait to make these with my two nieces!!!
I’m really diggin’ the green color. It’s so springy…and I really need a little spring right now!
I say black!
Blue/Red?? Lovin those blue nails, Bakerella!!
Pink is the shortest! (ps these are the most adorable cupcakes I’ve ever seen.)
I’ll say Green since My Oregon Ducks are playing in the National Championship Football Game tonight.
GO DUCKS!!!!
I’m going with green… just a gut feeling.
Black
yellow!!
I’m going with the Red/White/Blue one :)
These straws are beautiful, too, btw!
I guess the red and blue one! :D
i believe it’s the black one… how cute are they!
yellow
yellow! ;)
Yellow!!!
Love the idea and Loooove ganache!!! Funny story, many, many years ago I was watching a food show and they were talking about ganache. It looked so tasty, that I jotted down the recipe. Years later, I still chuckle when I pull the recipe card out. I spelled it “gnoch”. LOL
These are so adorable. I think the Black one is the shortest.
I would like the guess the pink one please :)
My guess is the black straw.
I’m guessing the black one.
Black
Guessin’ that pink’s the shortest…
pink!
the yellow one looks the shortest
I guess GREEN!
The yellow one! :)
pink
I think it’s the red and blue…and I love the your nail color!!
Black straw!
Yellow… I think :)
The Black & White one! :)
The pink one for sure!
I think the PINK is the shortest !!! I Just love these cant wait to try to make them…so cute !!!!
I’m guessing black
yellow!
Black….
I think it is the red/blue!
the black one……:)
The black & white is definitely the shortest! :)
I will guess the pink one. Love the polish color too!
Green, my favorite color. St. Patty’s Day is right around the corner!
Green, my favorite color. St. Patty’s Day is right around the corner!
My guess is PINK!
Yellow?? I hope! ….
I guess the yellow one!
Love the nail polish :)
I am guessing the pink ones! They look so cute in the cupcakes :)
I think the yellow one is the shortest!
I say it’s the black one!
My guess is GREEN!!!
Yellow is the shortest.
My guess is the black and white one:)
These are the cutest cupcakes ever!
I think the yellow straw is the shortest
looks like green and so my answer is red white and blue!!!!
Red/Blue is shortest! :)
I think the black one and OMG, these are beautiful!
Black is my guess!
I am going with pink
the yellow straw
I guess green is the shortest… hopefully I’m right so I can win ALL the colors!!! But what I am dying to know is where you got that adorable shade of nail polish! :)
I think it’s pink.
I like your nail polish color! I’m guessing the pink one…
What Nail polish color do you have on? Love it!
I think that the black and white one is the shortest.
Yellow!
I guess yellow! Happy guessing everyone!
I’m going for black : )
i’m totally in love with those cupcakes! :)
i think it’s the yellow one!
Mellow YELLOW ! :)
The pink one!
Yellow!
Those stripes look yummy:)
My guess is the black one!
Black, it’s black I say
black!
My guess is the pink straw. Like the nail polish!
Blue and red ones!
The black and white is shortest.
Black & White!
I think the pink is shortest. Very cute!!!
Red and blue stripe is the shortest and your nails friggin rock!
Gotta go with Green
Dear Bakerella,
ummmm…. I’ll put my money on the good ol’ red, white, and blue…. but maybe it’s unpatriotic to give her the short-end of the stick–um-straw… oh, well, still my guess!
Love,
Raimie @ The Prairie Hen
My guess is the green striped straw.
My guess is black!
I’m gonna go with the red and blue striped one.. and I LOVE the nail polish!
Th Black one!!!
Pink!
I’m gonna guess PINK is the shortest : ) Those straws are SUPER cute!
Yellow!!
Tricky tricky…I say the pink one…
the black one
yellow!
Yellow!
the black and white one is the shortest
Pink!
I LOVE Bake It Pretty so much and have always wanted to buy some paper straws, but haven’t gotten around to it yet :) I vote PINK!
super cute i think the yellow one is shorter
Too cute! I think Green is the shortest!
PINK!
Love the cupcakes :)
yellow?
P I N K <3 they are all so cute, love them :D
Pink! I’m going to try and make these for my grandaughter’s B-day party! so cute
black
I’m guessing pink!!
Pink!
I’m gonna say my fave color, the green ones!
My guess is YELLOW! : )
Yummy! I’m thinking they’d also be great with cheesecake for the milkshake part. Mmmm…
I’m guessing GREEN!
Yellow is shortest. (I think.)
PINK!
I LOVE these cupcakes. Too cute! I think the black and white straw is the shortest.
I’m going with yellow.
I’m going with yellow.
Pink is the shortest!
The black one
blue and red
These look relish! I’m guessing the pink and white one?
Pink!
My guess is for the pink!
I’m pretty sure the black straws are the shortest!
I think the red/blue one is shorter.
I think black
Green! :P Omg, those are the most funnest looking straws I’ve ever seen!
It’s the black one…. I think
I think the black one is the shortest!
Soooo cute!
I think you are a creative genius! My Idol. By the way I pick the green and white stripe straw.
Love your guts, Malisa
YELLOW!! And I absolutely love your nail polish color!!
The pink and white one! :)
I think the black one is shortest! :)
hi, my guess is the brown one!!
Red, White, and Blue!
PINK!? =)
I’m thinking yellow! I love your nail polish, by the way :)
Yellow is the shortest! I’m sure of it! :)
My guess is black is the shortest. =)
Red/Blue is the shortest
I think the yellow one! They are too cute!
These are just the cutest thing! You are so right about making you smile. I love all things pink/white and blue/white!
Pink looks the shortest. These are adorable!