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.
I think Pink!!!
Yellow! So cute!
my guess is pink!
I guess black :)
Yellow it is.
GREEN! ? !
Black and whiteeeeeee !!!!!!!! (:
the pink one :))))
I say the yellow is the shortest.
I’ll guess the pink. BTW love the nail polish! I have that color, too : )
I’m going to guess green.
My guess is the black striped one
PINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hello !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pink! :D
fun nail polish! I’d say the green straw!
Black makes me think of cows, so yeah.
The green one.
Fun nail color! I say the black and white!
My Guess Is Yellow ? ! ?
Fingers Crossed !!!
pink! I LOVE your site
Hmm..the black is the shortest? Adorable cupcakes!
B-L-A-C-K WHAT DOES THAT SPELL?!?!?!?!? BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love the nail polish. I someone is chosen that asks that comments on it, tell us!
mellow yellow
Red and Blue is the shortest!
I thinks it’s the black one :)
The yellow one!
To Cute! I wish I lived where I could find things like this. Would love to see the poka dot ones.
PS Love, love, love the finger nail polish!
Boy sounds like a love fest. LOL
im gonna go with the….the….the…why is this soo difficult?! eenie, meenie, minee, mow….RED/BLUE!!!!!
YELLow!
Yellow?
The green one!
I am going to say Pink is the shortest! Love the cute cupcakes and those cupcake liners.
I think the pink one is the shortest! But I love them all, especially that red and blue…
I love them! My guess is yellow :)
I think it’s the pink one!
I’m guessing the green!
I guess yellow :)
Pink?????????
my guess is the blue and red one is the shortest!
I vote Black!!
pink – so adorable!
I guess Yellow is the shortest!
the yellow one is totally the shortest! :)
Black
My guess is the black one.
These are adorable, and so whimsical! They make me want to dance around, one clutched in each hand, not caring that I get ganache all over my face.
Black- and I love your nails!! :)
The red white and blue!!!!
I’m thinking it’s the pink one! (:
I am going to guess the green straw because it is my favorite of the ones in your hand!
olivia
Yellow-Jello-Hello-Mellow-Cello-Yellow!
Cute! Cute! Cute!
The pink are the shortest.
My guess is black! Those are too cute!
Im gonna have to say the PINK one! It’s my favorite color :D
i think the back is the shortest
Green!!! It has to be Green!!!
The black one!!!!!!!!
i think yellow is the shortest
Green. Love ’em!
The green one!!
I think it is the red, white and blue one.
Red White & Blue! Go Bakerella & Bake It Pretty!
The yellow one!
I think it is the black one…ah!
I think black is the shortest but I so want the pink and the green…well actually I want them all. Well, time will tell!
Yellow.
I’m going to guess the pink one. All of them are SO adorable!
I’m going with Pink! Love the tutorial and LOVE Bake it Pretty!
hugs!
Kim
I’m going with the black!
My guess is that the green ones are the shortest!
black and white!!!
Pink is the shortest
love the cupcakes!
I vote black!
I think it’s the sweet sunny yellow one. I also think you should call them ‘Shake-ups’. :D Thx for all your fun! Love reading about your adventures. <3
Sarah Marie
I think pink is shortest.
The red, white, and blue one
I am going to go with Yellow.
I think the pink straws are the shortest! I’ve got to get my hand on some :0
Pink, pink pink! And the “cupshakes” are adorable! :)
Black and white one!
Gonna go for my favorite color GREEN!
I’m guessing the black stripes straw is the shortest!!! :)
My heart beats true for the Red, White & Blue! :o)
Yellow! And by the way, GO DUCKS!
I think the yellow is the shortest :)
I’m going with the green.
The Red & Blue one =)
Uber cute milkshake cupcakesss!!
I bet the green ones are the shortest! They are sooo cute and I love the way you used them. :)
Definitely the green.
PINK …maybe
I think the black straw is shortest :)
Black & white.
Yellow!!! Love the cupcakes!
i think the pink ones are the shortest! love your nail polish color btw :D
I guess that the black and white straw is the shortest.
GREEEENNNN!!!
I think the black one is the shortest.
The pink one
The pink ones!
The red and blue one!:)
I think it’s yellow!
Green!
the… Yellow one ! (:
Pink of course! Pink wins whether it wins or not….right??
Go Pink!
Green!!
i think its the pink one!
Yellow!!
I’m thinking green…I hope,..
I think it’s the black one!!
I’m going to chance it and go with yellow. Crossing my fingers :)
my guess is the PINK one! :)
Mellow yellow.
(I’m totally loving this game approach.)
I think YELLOW! :)
I’ll go with PINK :)
I’ll guess yellow, just because I love yellow. And, by the way, I LOVE your nail color :)
Im goin with black and white!
I tried to buy the pink and white ones and there are none:(
My guess is black!
I am guessing green!
I’m going with the green ones! Super cute idea!
I’m going to say that yellow is the shortest….also, love the nail polish!! :)
Yellow is the shortest!
Yellow! I like your nail color, btw :)
My guess is the gold straw. Love, love, love your nail colour! Super love the cupcakes! Made me smile on this yucky grey day.
:)
the pink one =D
Yellow
I love them and want to make my children (at home) and grandchildren these cupcakes! Thanks Bakerella!
Pink is the shortest.. Well at least i’m hoping it is! Thanks for another adorable idea! :)
green is my guess!
Pink is the shortest!
PINK! Pink is the shortest!! ;D
Green!. Every time I see striped paper straws, I try to come up with an idea for them. I usually just think of a milkshakes. But now, cupshakes?! You have such a creative mind. I bought these cute little paper popcorn containers the other day at a craft store, and I’m trying to think up a creative way to use them, other that popcorn. Any ideas?
Yellow?
Green!
YELLOW!
BLaCK!
the yellow one is the shortest of all! :)
I’m going to say yellow. BTW, those are adorable!
these are adorable! my guess is the green!
Green!
Hmmmmmm…I’m gonna guess at the green ones…lol. Question…paper straws….I’m guessing you can still drink out of them somehow without them getting all soggy and such? HOWEVER, I think they’re much CUTER in your milkshake cupcakes for show only…lol. Thanks for sharing all your CUTE creations!!!
I’m gonna go with yellow. Also, love the nail color!
I think (and hope that) pink is the shortest! :)
i think the green straws are the shortest!!! :)
I think red white and blue. How perect would they be used on these cupshakes or an Independance day party?
pink! ’cause it’s the color of your blog! :)
I’m going with the yellow one only because it is my favorite color! You are incredible by the way… how do you think of these things. I am addicted to your site… always checking it for your brilliant new ideas!
I think the pink ones are the shortest…. and I love your blog!!
I guess the black/white straw.
PS – I am SO excited to try out these cute (& yummy) cupcakes!
The STRIPED one of course!
Yellow?!
Love your nail polish btw :)
I’d have to go with yellow. You have the cutest ideas! Way to go Imagination!
I think it is the black one..Keeping my fingers crossed I am right & I win! ;) Uber cute cupcakes too!
I think the red white and blue one…
green!
green is my guess
I think it’s the yellow one.
def. the black one!
I’m guessing the black one…
black
Red,White, & Blue is the shortest! But aren’t they all great! Love the milkshake cupcake. And thanks for autographing a book for me for Christmas from my daughter, even thought you DIDN’T come to Michigan for a book signing so we could meet! I loved getting it as a present!! Happy New Year!
yellow! :)
YELLOW is the shortest!
I believe the pink and white are the shortest.
LOVE the “sundae” cupcakes!
What a fun giveaway! My guess is the blue/red
The black one!
the yellow one!
I say the black and white straw is the shortest!
Also love, love, love the cupshakes!!!!
I guess PINK.
Pink! :)
These are adorable, they made me smile! And I really the last picture with the turquoise nails : )
Jess : )
i’m going to guess yellow…just cause that’s my favorite color too!
I think the pink one!!
Yellow!
The red, white and blue stripes one
the black one! :)
The black straw!
The yellow straw!
Hi Bakerella,
I am going to guess: the Black & White straw.
i’d say the black because of the way your holding it. :D
the red and blue one!
I’m guessing the pink one!
I’m new to your site but you are an inspiration! These cupcakes give me a great idea for my daughters’s bday party!
I’m going to go with yellow. Plus, your nails are super cute!
I love the black ones…and I think it might be the shortest!
I think the multi red/blue is the shortest! Thanks for a fun contest.
Those are SO cute! I am going to guess that the black is shortest.
my guess is the green one. …?
oh and I think the pink one “looks shorter
Hmmm, black?
Yellow =D (just cause its a prettyful colour)
Red and blue. And, I love them!!!!
I think the yellow is shortest c:
Black
the black one!
btw, i’m in love with your nail polish – please share the color/brand :D
I think yellow is shortest.
I’m guessing the yellow!
i say the black one is shortest. but if you want to make your own sprinkles in a specific color, try this: http://bit.ly/evtrdT
I’ll say the green… because it’s my favorite!
Yellow!
yellow is the shortest
What a fun giveaway and great product, he he.
I’m guessing the black one on the right!