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.
changed my mind.I think it’s the black one
I think the black one, because it looks kinda tall. So maybe you held that one higher to make it the same height :P or the 2 striped one :)
I think the black one is the shortest.
Yellow, I’m certain of it.
Oh my goodness…I didnt even know they made paper straws anymore….love those…..adorable cupcakes but the straws make you want to dive right in.
the green stripped one is the shortest
Pink!
Love the nail polish, too.
You just can’t stay away from color, can you?
The pink one!
Green
Black is the shortest…I THINK! :O)
The red white and blue one..!I love it!:D
going with Yellow!
My guess is the pink one :)
Hmmm, I think it’s the red/blue striped one!
the YELLOW one.. it is ..it is.. it is the shortest!!!
I guess the red, white and blue ones. I LOVE the way the cupcakes turned out—SO SO cute!!!
I’m going for the green one!
The black one.
Hope you had a great christmas and new year :)
Adorable!! I think the YELLOW straw is the shortest!
Oh I think its the balck one!
Love your nail color :-P
Yellow?
Yellow is the shortest!
I think the black and white striped one is the shortest!
I say the black is the shortest!
Too stinking cute!
I’ll guess the pink straw is the shortest!
The black and white one is the shortest :)
The black one.
Cupshakes!! – that’s awesome.
I’m going with the black-and-white stripe being the shortest.
PS-love the nailpolish! :)
Pink one? Paper straws make me smile too
I’m choosing the blue/red combo!
My guess is the black one! :)
Black!
I think the brown/black and white one is the shortest :)
Pink! These are adorable.
Yellow
The black one….
Pink,pink,pink ;)
Blue & red! <3
Pink is the shortest!
Pink!!!
The black one! Nice nail polish :)
Green:)
The yellow.Cute. I enjoyed looking back at the clown post. :)
Pink!
Yellow is shortest!
Yellow (I think) :)
thanks!
I guess pink :)
These are too cute!
I’m gonna guess yellow <3
I actually just got some of those adorable pink straws too! I love them so much! Bake It Pretty rocks!
My guess is the black straw. :)
the pink one!! theyre too pretty!
Yellow…yellow always stays behind.
I think it’s the Black and White one, VERY cute ‘cupshakes’!
red-blue and pink! love them…
HOW CUTE!!! I’m so gonna make these! Gonna say black and white is the shortest.
Black:)
I think it’s the yellow one. Love the cupcakes!
I will guess black.
Black and white
I am going to guess the pink!
I forgot to guess the brown one. Or black and white not sure what color it is.
I think the yellow, one as it is my favorite color!
I guess the pink one!
Green!
Sweet like cupcakes!! I remember paper straws at a Rx we went to after a visit to the dentist it took forever to drink my choclate milk shakes. About 4 straws were used.
Black is the shortest.
The pink one!
Pink of ciyrse. becaus pink is my favorite color. Nice. Paulette
PINK!!!
The black and white one
I think the black one is shortest!
Hmm tricky, but I’ll go with black! I love the stuff at Bake it Pretty!
THese are so cute. Love your blog, thank you for sharing all the lovely bakes and recipes.
My guess is the black one being the shortest
It looks like the black one is the shortest, but I am going to guess the multi colored straw. The straws are awesome, they make me think of old fashioned milkshakes!!
Black!!
Yellow!
Greeeeen! :)
They are so adorable! My guess is the green one.
The black one is the shortest!!!! :)
I think the yellow straw is the shortest!
I think the green straws are the shortest! And your nail colour is awesome!
The black one!
the pink one is the shortest ;)
I’ll go with black!
I think the black one!!
These are so cute! I can’t wait to try them! I think it is the black and white straw that is the shortest.
Good luck everyone!
Pink is the shortest! :) Too cute!
My instinct says the black one!
I think it’s the green one! Happy New Year Bakerella!
I am going to guess the black straws……
These little cupcakes are adorable by the way!
hello…yellow
Pink is short! And the cutest in the world!
I think the black one is the shortest!
I think it’s the black. So cute!
I’m guessing pink….and I LOVE your nail polish :)
I’m going to guess Pink is the shortest.
Love your milkshake cupcakes, by the way! So cute!!
I say the black and white one.
I think pink!
I’m guessing the pink one…..these are so cute!
This is a fun game! I pick the yellow one as being the shortest. Those are adorable straws. I actually use colored straws as decorations in my kitchen. I put them in a clear glass vase, and they are a pretty color addition to my decor. Plus my kids use them, so I get to refill them with new colors when they run low! I think I’ll check out all the fun straws!
Pink ! I love pink ! :D
Black!
The green color was my favorite, so I will guess that, even though I think it is the wrong answer. :p
The cupcakes looks lovely (as always), I might have to try to make something similar some day.
Pink!!
I think they are all the same length, I can’t see the part of the straw in your hand so I don’ t know that they are at the same level! By the way, I LOVE this idea!! Super cute!!
The green one <3
The black one, methinks :)
The pink one :-)
Pink :)
BLACK IS THE SHORTEST!
I guess black, too!
My guess is the red and blue one.
I think black is the shortest
Oh gosh the cupshakes are too cute. They look delicious!
And I guess pink! Because I like them. (:
The black one!
Pink!
How fun!
Black?
Love this post! Red, white & blue is my guess!
The blue and red one!
I think the black one is the short straw.
Pink!!!
Red, White and Blue
Yellow!
I guess the black/white one the shortest. oh..and Bakerella ..bring on the ganache !! I love it too! Happy New Year !!
Black….I think???
Black!
Black!
i reckon the pink is the shortest and if im wrong but still win(!!) i nwould love the pink anyway…got high hopes for the pink really
Red-blue!
The black one? :)
I Think?????? red,white & blue
I think??? I think???? yeah
red ,white & blue
I closed my eyes and my finger landed on the green straw…. so now I cross my fingers :-)
The Cupcakes are adorable!!
Yellow!!
Hmmm……I’m gonna have to go with YELLOW!!
love the straws! love this post!
:)
Yellow!
I think it’s the black one!
Pink!
I go for the green one !
pink!
I think it’s the red/blue striped :3
I think green is the shortest. And yes I LURVE ganache! It’s oh so wicked.
Wow I must have been following your blog for a long time cos I do remember that post about Mr Spinkles and I just saw that it’s 2½ years old!
I’m thinking yellow…
My guess is the black striped straw!
I’m in a very “pink” mood this year for some reason, so I’ll choose pink!
Those are the cutest cupcakes I’ve ever seen! You have a great talent!
Love your blog!!
Love your fingernail polish too!!
Pink!
I am going with the pink because you love pink the most
Pink! :)
The red/blue one…this post made me hungry for ice cream…and cupcakes…and ganache…
I think it’s yellow, but the pink are my favorite!
I’m guessing black :-)
I think green is the shortest!
my guess is Black!
I think it’s black!
It must be the yellow one :-)
I would say … green :o)
I like the pink one, so I’m going to say that’s the one!
I’ll say yellow is the shortest one even though I want the green one. =)
Really cute cupcakes =)
My guess is yellow!
i guess pink! because pink is my daughter’s favorite color! they are so cute! thanks! :)
The black one is the shortest. They are too cite!
I’m thinking it’s the PINK one!
I think it’s the yellow one! your cup-shakes are PRECIOUS!!!
hmm im going to say the shortest is black. Cant wait to try these out, thanks for sharing :)
I think the pink one is the shortest.
Great cupcakes, so cute!
I’m with you !!! Chocolate ganache is one of the better creations EVER. ;-)
I’m guessing the black one >:)
Green:-)
green!!
shortest straw I think is black! Prettiest straw is defo the pink!!
I think the yellow straw is the shortest. Also, I’m absolutely *LOVING* your nail color! Tell me true: did you paint it on quick just for the pic??
the black and white one
The pink straw :)
1 in 5 chance – black!
I think the pink one is the shortest!
I think they’re all the same length
Black is the shortest!!
I think it is the black one. Those are adorable, and can’t wait for my name to be chosen! :)
I go for green. :)
I’m gonna say Pink, even though you are trying to trick me with the green nail polish:0) xoxo
those are so adorable!!! And I think cupshakes sounds great! ;) ….my pick is pink!
I think it’s black!
Yellow!
these straws remind me of the edible wafer sticks we have here in our country.
anyhoo, i’m guessing pink :D
hummmmmm, my guess is the black straw is the shortest. Thanks for having such a fun contest and love those nails!
The black one!
Okay so I have to go for the red/blue one. (just because my husband is in the military..lol)
BTW LOVE YOUR NAIL COLOR!!
I love the Green….I think I am wrong, but I still love it.
i think pink is the shortest
I think the pink one is the shortest !
Green!
I think they are all the same size! : )
The pink one?
I liked the silicone baking cups so much ..
And the cupcakes or the Milkcakes :) seems so delicious..
I think the black is the shortest ..
I’m guessing PîÑK¿
We don’t have any baking places here that have such amazing little straws!
I’m from South Africa and am LOVING your blog! You are bringing me back to my real passion!
I think it’s the green straw!
Such a cute idea!
Black!
These are so lovely :)
I have no idea which one’s the shortest so I’ll say green ^^
PS : LOVE the nailpolish ! :D
OMG! These are just too cute. I’m guessing that the pink is shorter.
The black straw is shortest. If I win, I’ll explain how I know!
Hoping!!!!
My guess would be the PINK one!