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.
Red, White and Blue!
Oh….paper straws take me back! it made everything taste a little different…I think I am going to have to get some of these…the creative juices are stirrin!
I choose….. THE RED AND BLUE ONES!!!!!! ;)
Hello!
Im From Montevideo, Uruguay (a small contry between Brasil and Argentina). So, first of all, sorry about my english!
Second, about the question, I guess that all are exactly the same!!! Am i right?
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Kisses!!
Green!
Pink, I think..
the pink one! :)
black is the shortest!
Black/white!!!
It’s the pink one! At least, I hope it is… :)
the green one :)
I’m thinking yellow….
Black! :)
I am guessing the pink one.
Love your blog!
My guess is yellow
I’m gonna say red/blue. Only because they are the only straw with more that 2 colors for the stripes. :)
I say pink… but I luff the yellow ones!
I think that the yellow one is the shortest. Love the cupcakes!
Black for sure
I think yellow is the shortest. They are all adorable!
I asked my teenager and her answer was yellow so I’m going with yellow.
Yellow is the shortest!!
I’m guessing yellow
I think the pink one is the shortest!
Black one!
The pink one!
Black!
I’m guessing green!
The Yellow & White straw!
eeny meeny minee moe..Yellow/White stripe is low?
Pink!
I guess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pink!
The PINK one
I think it’s pink because bakerella is pink =)
i think the green in the shortest
I will go with red/blue stripe
im going to go with yellow :)
Pink. Those remind me of Pixie Stix. Yum.
PINK!
Pink, pink and MORE pink!!!!!
I think it’s the black and white! and I love, love, love your website!! Thanks for all the cute things
The black one is the shortest!
the yellow one, maybe?!?
Its the pink!! (thats my guess!)
Everything you make is so adorable and delicious looking… you inspired me a few years ago to make cake balls as Christmas presents and everyone absolutely loves them. I recently started my own blog and posted a picture of this year’s treats and would love for you to swing by!
The yellow one!
The black is the shortest!
pink one
These are so cute! I’ll guess green.
the pink one…definitely!!!
Its black
Pink!
Well. I’m gonna say pink (love pink)..also, just received your book 4 days ago as a birthday present and can’t put it down….awesome!
Black !!! ????
I love the pink ones but I’m going with my gut and guessing green…
I’m going to guess the red/blue stripe. And I love your nail polish
I really think the black one is the shortest. What another lovely idea!
Green :)
the black one
Pink pink pink! Be pink!
I really want the pink ones…so I’m going with that. SO cute!
pink?
Black =)
Pink! :)
Pink, is for sure the shortest! Thanks for the contest.
I think yellow….:-)
Green! Definitely!
Black *fingers crossed*
YELLOW!! What cute straws!
I’m going with red and turquoise striped.
The black one!
Red and blue!
(beautiful photos!)
I’m thinkin’ pink!;)
the black one
Red and blue!
(gorgeous photos!)
I think the PINK is the shortest!!!
i think its the red white and blue ones!!
The black one!
I think that the pink straw is the shortest!!
I guess green! I hope I win!
The blue and red ones. So cute!
Yellow!!
black and white is the shortest!
I guess Yellow!
I’m going with the black one!
green!!!!!!!!! :)
I think the black one is the shortest.
The shortest straw is pink!! Vxx
Jumping on the bandwagon late with post # 12136576510987+61. HAHA! My vote is PINK. Good Luck Ladies!!
I guess pink!
Yellow for sure!
The black and white one.
The red/blue ones.
Yellow!
the red, and blue one is the shortest.
Yellow!
red/blue
The pink one I think…
I think it’s the black one! :)
I have to go with the black one!!!
My guess is the pink one. ;)
Yellow!
I LOVE these straws!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think the yellow straw is the shortest! Jan Schmitt at allschmitts@sbcglobal.net.
Super cute cupcakes!!
I think it is the black one.
Good luck everyone!!!
My guess is BLACK!
These cupcakes are so adorable! I just love your creativity =)
I think the black & white one is shortest ;)
Pink. :)
I think the red, blue and white straw is the shortest.
Green!
pink is the shortest
I’m gonna say red/blue…
Green!
I love the hazel dreamy green, so I am going to say green :)
HEHEHE this is my first post, and Im feeling LUCKYY today!
I love these! They’re like the cake pops but bigger!
I think it is the black one!
I think the yellow one. :)
pink.
I am guessing that pink is the shortest straw.
what color nail polish is that? It is too cute
Yellow!
I think it’s the black and white one!
I think it’s pink!
the blue and red one?
The black one! Oh I love these, I need these :)
the black one!
the black one *hope*
The red/blue one.
The black one, I think you’re using trickery. Or maybe there all the same :)
I guess yellow!!
I’ll say the Black ones. Really cute!
awws,they are adorable!!! i’m guessing that the pink one is the shortest
I want to say black yellow or green, but something keeps drawing be back to black so that’s my final answer!
Green and white.
Yellow is the shortest. Those cupcakes look really yummy!
the green one
the black one!!
They are all the same size!
The black one!
I say the green one:)
The black one!
I think it is the black one.
pink
pink!! =)
Pink! I think the pink straw is the shortest :o)
Super cute idea!
I’d like to see pictures of you doing the piping – I like that technique!
I think the black one may be shortest :)
My guess is black, but the orange and pink ones are too cute!
They are gorgeous Bakerella! I am guessing the black one (but I really have NO idea)!
Green!
the black one!
I am guessing Black is the shortest, but really like the Red, White and Blue one’s for summer holiday parties !!!
I think it is the yellow one that is the shortest, but they are all super cute!
I think it’s the black one!
The pink one
My guess is yellow! Love the cupcakes, they are SO cute.
Pink, Pink. Pink!
Adorable straws! Is the pink the shortest?
I’m guessing GREEN!
I’m going to guess it’s the black one that is the shortest. Fingers crossed
Oh, ok. Sorry, I misunderstood. :(….well, it’s Monday!
Thanks for letting me know…you are too kind. I knew I liked you!!
I think it’s the yellow straw….that’s the shortest one. (I think) :)
black :D
I’m guessing green!
PINK!!!!
This ws such a difficult question that I had to enlist help from my husband and he said ” definately black “. Normally, I would say ” men just aren’t worth the truffle “, but we are snowed-in in Trussville, AL and he’s kept a fire going all day.! Gotta give him trouble.
I think green is the shortest straw
black one :D
Pink:)
I’m guessing the yellow is the shortest! :)
red, white and blue one!
The pink one!
i guess the red, white, and blue straw! my son was born on the fourth of july, so i have to go with that one for luck.
So cute! I’m going to guess red and blue stripes
Red/blue
aren’t these just darling =)
I think pink ( I always think pink)
I say the black one.
Yellow is the shortest?!
blue&red
Oh wow, these are adorable….. I guess the pink one is the shortest!!!
pink! my favorite color ;-)
I guess PINK!! :)
Green??
The black one is the shortest!
Pink!
I think the pink straw is the shortest
My guess is yellow. (These are adorable! Before I read your post I was daydreaming about buying two bags: orange and blue. These are so fun!)
The red/blue one!
My guess is the yellow!
YELLOW!
What great straws… I don’t think I’ve ever used or seen a paper straw, I’m going to have to investigate and see if I can find some locally.
Thanks for another wonderful post!
I’m guessing green!
My guess is blue/red!
The black & white straw!
Everything you do is SO cute. I want to be like you! Love the straws!
I think the black one . . . . . but I want to win a different color . . . :- P
Yellow…wait…uhm…no, no…Yellow!!!
Love those straws! I’m going to say the black one!
pink!
yellow, cuz its my favorite color :)
I think I will go with the pink straw. These are so cute.
I think the shortest straw is the black&white one!!!!!
Pink! The cupshakes are super duper cute!
My guess is BLACK!!
The green are the shortest. The pink are the cutest :)