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.
black one!!
they are all the SAME length!!!!!!!
too cute!! I think PINK
I’m guessing the green one. Just because I like green :)
red and blue??!
the green one!!
I have my fingers crossed :)
ayyyyyyyyyy I hope be the winner :D
yellow!
I’m going with the black and white striped as the shortest one!
I think black is the shortest. How about that nail polish girl? I love it!!!!
I’m going with pink, after some very careful studying!
I believe the green one is the shortes :)
I guess the BLACK AND WHITE straw.
Black :) ?!
It’s definitely the black one!
I think it’s the YELLOW!
I’m gonna guess the green one!
I think the yellow one is the shortest.
My guess is you are foolin’ us with pink!
Black. Fo sure :P
I guess the pink one. They are all just too cute..
hmmm…. pink? These are so cute, I would love to bake them for my sister’s 6th birthday party!
the green one!
Green!
The black one! (:
The pink one!
I think the red/blue one is the shortest.
I have a confession to make – I thought the clown on the old Mr. Sprinkles container was scary, so I’m glad they changed the packaging!
Pink, pink, pink!! I love Pink!!
Green!
I’m going with the good old red white and blue since I just came home from Washington DC
black!
BLACK!!! :) Cute nails too!
GREEN! They are my favorites :)
I love the nail polish! I am going to guess black!
YELLOW!
I guess yellow!
I’ll guess Green!
the pink ones :)
I think its the black one :)
I think the Black straw is the shortest….at least I hope it is! ;)
Super Duper cute straws…ahh the possiblities!
I am keeping my fingers crossed that I am right and you pick this post!
Pink is the shortest! They are so cute!
I guess the green one! I love those straws. :)
black is the shortest? and those cupcakes look so yummy!
My guess is the red, white and blue straw is the shortest!
I love all of your treats!
The black one!!
Adorable cupcakes by the way :D
I have to guess the black and white one!
The black one is the shortest.
I think it is the green one, just because it is the color I like most.
uummm….. blue/pink (on the left) is the shortest
well, i do believe it’s pink! :-)
Cupshakes.. how cute! Makes me hungry for one! I think the black straw is the shortest.
I think it’s the red/blue stripe! What a fun game!
Definitely the black one!
I say the red and blue one!!!
Black one!
YOUR site is sooo fun! i love all your creations!
my gues is yellow :)
I vote green!
Green!
Black and whie is the shortest. Love the nail polish by the way.
Yellow one!
Pink!
i think it’s the blue & red!!!
Is it the red, blue and white one?
My guess is the black and white straw!
The black is def the shortest! :)
I’m going to guess the red/blue striped one!
Pink!
I think the shortest are the red & blue.
I’m guessing black.
I’m gonna guess the BLACK. LOVE the nail polish..and LOVE LOVE LOVE the Milkcakes! I might actually be able to make these.
I’ll guess green.
They’re all so cute and I love this idea!
My guess is the black one :O)
Red and blue :)
PInk??? Love the cup shakes…….so cute!!!
pink and white
Green?
I’m going to guess Black !
the black and white one!!! *crosses fingers*
red & blue?
the pink straw!
I guess the red blue and white one!
black or pink. :) They’re really cute!
PINK ♥
I’m hoping pink is the shortest!
I am hoping it’s the pink ones because they are my favourite!
pink!!
Red White and Blue!!
As always, I LOVE your newest creation!! Super cute!!
I also LOVE your pretty green nail polish … any chance you’ll share with us the name/brand, so we can get it, too?
I’m going to go with green for the shortest straw, although I really love all of them. :)
I think the black and white is the shortest!
Oh, I just don’t know! I *think* that the pink ones are the shortest. They’re so adorable! I love love love Bake It Pretty.
My daughter says I have to pick PINK, hope she is right.
I’m guessing black!
I think the black one is the shortest straw!
P.S. “cupshakes” are adorable!
I believe the black one is the shortest. so cute!
I’m guessing that pink is the shortest!
these are really fun! I think the black and white one is the shortest..
Black/Brown one. Love these cupshakes!
I think it’s the yellow one…
Yellow is shortest!
Black is the shortest!!
I think the pink!!
Tricky. Very Tricky. I guess the yellow straw.
I say the BLACK straw is shortest! super cute post!! :)
I think it’s the black and white one… =)
There red, white and blue one!
I love these straws!
They are all the same size!! I love them all and could really do something with the red and blue for fourth of July!!
I think red,white and blue are shorter….very cute!
I think the green is the shortest
I think Yellow!
i guess pink is the shortest!
i guess yellow! (but they’re all equally adorable for sure, no matter what length!) :-)
black is the shortest!!! :-)
My guess is the yellow one.
I’m gonna guess… YELLOW!
I think GREEN!
YELLOW! :)
those straws are too adorable!!!
Red and blue! C:
the pink straw is shortest! :) But..I just like pink!
I’d guess it’s black!
Yellow?
Pink is the shortest. I LOVE pink. I love the pastel sprinkles, too!
Black all the way.
I guess the black/white one is the shortest!
Yellow is my guess!
YELLOW!! My wedding color!! :0)))
The black ones & the nail polish! Lol.
I think the black and white is the shortest. I also think the pink and white is the cutest!
The black one!
Black is the shortest!
The black one is the shortest.
my guess is yellow! :)
I guess pink!
I think the yellow is shortest.
I guess the Black and White – Love the cupcakes!
Red & Blue!
PINK!
I say YELLOW! But really they are too cute for words.
My guess is Yellow!
Yellow!
I think the pink one is the shortest! oh and I love your nailpolish!
I think the black one is teh shortest~
The pink one!
BLACK!
Black and white!
Black is my guess!
My guess is PINK! :)
I think it’s the Pink one!!
I guess the black one! Love these straws…wish I had found them in time for my baby’s party this weekend :)
I think its the pink one! The straws are adorable, and the cupcakes are even more adorable! :DDD
I’ll go with PINK!
I think it’s the blue and red straw!
I guess GREEN! Simply because it’s my favorite color. I love those straws! When we get married… I might be stealing that cupcake idea (50s theme wedding).
Oh, and CUTE polish, girl!
Pink :)
Yellow
BLACK!
PINK:)!
I say the black one
The black one! Love these!
My guess is the black straw!
Hm. Pink!
Though the black ones are really cute..
I think Pink! Love them!
I vote for the Black Straw! PS – Love the nail polish!
hmmm…green…would look great in margarita cupcakes
I’m guessing green!
I say black….
Black!!
Those are adorable!
I think the red, white, and blue striped straws are the shortest.
Yellow!
btw I love the nail polish!
I guess the black & white licorice colored one!
I love the mini milkshake cuppycakes! Adorable!
~Emily
I think the green one is the short one :)
green, my grands would love those.
Green for sure!!!
I think it is the yellow one!!!
pink!
My guess is the pink one.
Red/blue is the shortest!
yElLoW! That’s what I think!
My favorite color ~ pink! :)
Pink!
I”m guessing yellow.
black and white!
Hi, Love your pops!! Love everything you make and share!! My guess is the pink one. There is alot of pink going on lately so I know its pink!!
Thanks
the yellow one…love your cake pops book!
Green! These are totally cute. Love them.
I think it’s the yellow straw that is the shortest.
red and blue
I say the green–so cute!!
i guess the yellow striped straw!
I think pink is the shortest!You come up with the most cutest stuff!!!
Love your blogs!
The pink one! Mostly because I love pink…
Pink!
These straws are right out of a scene from an old soda fountain. What a beautiful variety of colors.
I want to say pink because that is my fav color, but I have a feeling it’s the black straw.
I think it is the red-blue-white one! :)
I think the black one is the shortest!
I think Yellow! :) But honestly, they are all absolutely adorable!
Yellow is my favorite color soooo…..yellow
I love paper straws! I have to guess pink for obvious reasons! :)
i say……Green
Green is the shortest… Ok, well maybe its just my favorite color so its a good guess!