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.
Im guessing its the Black one =)
I think red & blue is the shortest.
Yellow!
Black is my guess but I love the nail polish too. Very cute!
I’m guessing yellow…
Black!!
red and blue striped
I’m gonna go with the pink because it looks nice next to your nail polish!
The red and blue is the shortest :) cute!!
Those cupcakes are so adorable! The pink straws are my favorite… but I think black is the shortest.
The black and white!
The yellow one is shortest.
Hmmmmm, I think the yellow!
BLACK–It’s the black one!! I just know it, it is, it is, it is!!! Gotta be the black!!! Please be the black one!!!
I say PINK! Happy and fun colors!
Perhaps Black? Too cute either way!
green and white! (but they’re all adorable!)
Green & White. Thanks, Bakerella!
I think the black is the shortest.
(but the pink is my favorite :-)
Black?
Going with green!
Black!
PS I just got your book for late christmas this weekend and I am pretty sure I squealed with excitement!!
The pink is the shortest!
i am thinking it is GrEeN!…. so lovin’ that color too!
I think its the blue and reddish pink striped straw. These are so adorable…going to check out the polka dotted ones too!
I think green is the shortest!
I think pink!
My guess is the BLUE and RED one :)
The green ones are shorter! They are all so cute.
The blue/redish are the shortest! I hope! ;)
My guess is yellow. :)
I am guessing yellow. And very cute cupcakes – I’ve been trying to think of a treat to send to my daughter’s kindergarten class for her birthday – these are a cute idea!
I’m thinking yellow
Yellow!!
Green.
The shortest is…..the black one!
I vote for the black one!
Cute ! I think the green one is shortest!
These straws are super cute! I think the black one is the shortest.
I believe it’s the black one!
I guess the yellow one
PiNk!!!
Looking at the picture I think its a trick and they are all the same size.
pink (:
My favorite color is yellow, so I am going to guess YELLOW! I love a new post from you, it is like getting my Martha Stewart Living each month but more often. Woo-hoo!
I think the yellow one is the shortest!
I’m going with black. (Hey, if I were in Vegas, at least I’d have an even chance…)
I think the black one is the shortest.
I think it’s the red/blue ones!
I think the black one is the shortest – and they are all so cute!
Black!
pink! :)
Red, white, and blue!
the red blue…I also love the color of the nail polish you have on.
I’m going to vote for the the pretty pink straw!
I’m guessing BLACK is the shortest.
I’m going with pink! Only because it’s my favorite. :)
Yellow! Those cupcakes are too cute and I want to try ASAP!!
the black one is the shortest!
I say the black and white straw!
Its the pink straw! Its the cutest of the bunch :)!
yellow!
I think the black is the shortest.
The pink ones are my favorite, but pink is always my favorite color!
Your cupcakes turned out really cute.
Thanks you!
Red, blue and white is the shortest straw I think.
Btw, I just found your website last night and have it bookmarked- I love your re Iowa and ideas, they are super cute! Thanks for sharing! :)
definitely the black one!
Pink looks shortest to me!
My guess is pink!
The black one is the shortest! :)
The Green one!! Those are the cutest cakes ever!! I want to make them!!
I think it’s the red and blue striped straw!
I guess green is the shortest!
the pink is the shortest!
Black!
Love your nail polish!!!
My magic 8 ball is telling me that the red and blue straw is the shortest!
Red/Blue!
I love them all!
Has to be Yellow!
This is my next project for sure btw!
Black!
i think its the green one.
blue and red!!
I think black and white is the shortest.
Yellow is the shortest..
I think that they are all the same size.
The black and white one is the shortest.
I’m guessing orange since that’s my favorite color! I, too, love the nails! :)
I’m guessing the pink one is the shortest.
I’m going with the Yellow…
I think the shortest is the pink one?? Keeping my fingers crossed. Those straws are adorable. And the cupcakes look perfect >w< <3
I think it is the pink one…
Black!
Pink!
Black is the shortest.
Green! so spring! …and spring is coming…
Black!!!
Well , I gonna have to guess pink .
The are so cute !!! I had to go to bake it pretty , to see the polka dot ones..
I don’t care which one is actually shortest – I would love some of those GREEN ones!
These cupcake/shakes are unbelievably cute!
black
These are sooooooo cute!!!!! I have been trying to think of something to make for my daughters bday and I think you just made up my mind. She is going to LOVE them :)
I think the black ones are the shortest. I can’t wait to get my hands on these lovelies.
Pink.
I believe the shortest is the red & blue one.
The cupcakes are so cute and cheerful for January!
oh yeah… forgot to put down my guess lol
Yellow straw!!!
I’m guessing the black is the shortest….
black??
My guess is Yellow!
The red, blue and white ones
So cute!
I LOVE the green, so i am going to guess green!
The black one!
(Cupshakes are so cute!)
i’m counting on the green straw to be the shortest!!!
Those look absolutely scrumptious!
I’m going to go with the black and white straw.
Green!
I love these straws, and your nailpolish!
I think YELLOW :)
it has to be the black one! i remember these straws, we had to keep cutting them because they stuck when they got too wet. love it!
I choose pink!
the pink one!^^
black!
I think the pink one!
Green!! :D
definitely the pink one :)
PINK!!!PINK!!! PINK!!!
Pink & White, mainly because that’s the one I love!
I guess green!
My guess is the black one!
The red-white-blue.
The cupshakes are too cute. I may have to make them for a bday thing I have going tomorrow morning.
These CUPSHAKES are adorable genius. Thanks for sharing. I’m guessing the yellow straw is the shortest. :)
I think the black one is the shortest. Ohh, these would be PERFECT for my root beer float cupcakes!
green
The pink one
Going for the black!
Definitely the yellow one.
I was going to say the green, but I’m guessing the pink now ;) Too bad Bake it pretty increased so much the shipping to Brazil :( I bought some very pretty things three before.
I’m going to go with the red/blue one!
Black Straw :)
Pink is clearly the shortest! ;)
black and white!
I think the yellow is the shortest. But I just love yellow..
yellow!
I’m guessing the black one is shortest. These are sooo cool!
My favorite color is yellow.. so that’s be guess!
The pink straw is the shortest!
Hmmm…Pink!
btw…cutest cupcakes!
Black and white! :D These are so awesome!
The black one!!!
The Pink straw!
black.
My guess is the pink one!
The red&blue striped one?
Green! Love the cupcakes…too cute!
My guess is black!
Black
The black and white one.
I vote the black one!
The black and white straw! Thanks for posting, the cupcakes are super cute!
pink
I think pink is the shortest :)
Hmmm… I think its the yellow one.
O MY CUPCAKES!! The black one, yep it is the black one…thanks, redraven
I think the pink is the shortest since you already cut those for your cute cupcakes.
Super cute cupshakes! I’m guessing green!
I think it’s the pink ones.
I vote the B &W one!
My guess is the BLACK one! You nail polish is cute too! :o)
I’m gonna go with Pink, cuz it’s my favorite color and if I win that’s the color I’d want. :)
my guess is pink is the shortest!
Pink! Because you’ve been cutting them for your milkcakes! :)
I think the pink one is the shortest.
Cute cupcakes!
I guess Yellow! My favorite color.
p.s – Love the nail color, perfect for drab January!
Black!
I’m thinking pink!
I am guessing the blue and red one.
I think the black one…
Black!!
I think Pink!
Pink!
Pink!!! I love these straws.
Looks to me like the GREEN ones are the shorter ones. Kinda like leprechauns. I hope they hole a pot of gold for me! :)
LOVE this post and will be buying some of these if I don’t win.
mandi@deputy.org
What fun! I’m guessing the black is the shortest,
The black one is the shortest :)
I’m guessing the yellow, and yes I love love love ganache too!
red,white & blue. btw the cupcakes are awesome can’t wait to make these! :)
I think the black one is the shortest! What a precious cupcake idea!
Yellow!!
My guess is green!
I’m going to guess the black stripe straw! I love those baking cups!
I just love them will have to make for my grandaughter
yellow!!!!!!!!=)
red, white and blue!
Red white and blue!
These are just toooo cute!
Ooo… I think the green. I love these straws… so classic!
Pink is the shortest!
I’m going to go with the yellow!
I would have to say the pink one. The nail polish is darling! Just like your milkshake cupcakes :)
My guess is Yellow! I can’t really pick a favorite so i guess I will wind up ordering all fo the colors! LOL Thanks for sharing. Your posts always make me smile!
red, white, and blue!!! Those would be perfect for a 4th of July party!! (dreaming of summertime)
Cute cupcakes!!! I think the yellow is the shortest!
I’m guessing black.
I’m gonna guess yellow! If there was orange, I’d guess that. :)
I’m going with black and white. Such cute straws!
I think the yellow is the shortest
green
I think the black one is. and BTW I think your gift is amazing! I love your creations.