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 guess pink!! Good luck everyone!
Stephanie
GREEN!
Going with the patriotic one: red, white and blue. :)
I think the black and white one. ;)
I think it’s the red and blue stripped one. :)
Yellow! At least I hope so, my little chef would love them!
The pink straw is the shortest! Love you Bakerella!
I’m going to guess pink is the shortest!!
P.S. – Can’t wait to make these, they are adorable. :)
I think its the black one!
it’s the pink one . . . . and, your nails look fab!
The black one! So beautiful all of them!
Yellow!
Love these cupshakes!
I think the pink is the shortest :)
I think the black is the shortest!
yellow-
Cant wait to go visit this store!!!!
Pink!
perhaps the green one?
I am guessing the pink one! Way cute idea!
I’m guessing red/blue. And nice nailpolish!
Green, no…black, o.k. green, then again it may be the black! GREAT cupcakes, thanks for sharing!
I think it is the black one. And I LOVE paper straws.
My guess is pink since you already had some of those cut.
I think pink and white :)
I think the red/blue striped are the shortest. Can’t wait to make these, sooo cute!!
I think it is the black one!
Black is the shortest. :)
Pink is the shortest
I vote the BLUE and RED straw is the shortest. Plus they’re just oh-so-cute and would look lovely in lemonade ;)
I guess Pink….it’s my favorite. ;)
I think the shortest is the red and blue one!
I say the green
Agony! Okay, I pick the green one.
I think it’s the red, white, and blue one! The pink ones are really cute.
I think the black and white one is the shortest!
the green one :-)
yellow!!
Yellow of course!
I think the black one!!
I think the blue & red striped ones are the shortest
Cute nail polish Bakerella! My guess is the black & white one! Hope you’re enjoying the snow!
I’m guessing the black one by the way you are holding it. :)
I pick the blue and red one! Those are the cutest thing I’ve seen in a while. I love retro stuff!
I think the black one is the shortest?!?
Either way, your stuff is beautiful, and I love your book.
the black one :)
Yellow!!
Pink and white!
Yellow!! :)
I think it’s green.
yellow!
how cute!
the red and blue one
i think black straw is the shortest.
The pink one!
hmmmm…I think I’ll pick that the black one is the shortest!
I think the BLACK one :0)
I will go with… YELLOW!
I’ll guess Red, White, and Blue!
The Pink one :)
I think the red and blue.
I’m going with the pink one as the shortest . . .
Black is the shortest!
I think the black straw’s the shortest one.
Pink!
My guess is the yellow one! Stay warm!
I think the pink is the shortest! Love them!
Yellow is the shortest…and super cute idea!
I guess the black one is the shortest! I like all of them – cute!
yellow!
Pink is the shortest.
the black one!
Oops meant to say “your” creativeness….not our :o/ Early fingers aren’t awake yet. Still think black is the shortest .
Black! Love the straws and LOVE the cupcakes!!
I’ll guess the yellow one! :)
pink!
The black one!
Yellow!
Yellow is my guess!
The yellow one…total guess.
My guess is black!
I just love these!
The black straw.
I think the black straw is the shortest.
I think the pink straws are the shortest. Those are SO CUTE! I think I could make those ;0
Pink…because that’s the one I like the best. :)
I think the YELLOW is the shortest!
The black one!
My guess would be black. Truly those are THE cutest cupcakes! Thanks for sharing all our creativeness :)
I am going to say the black one. I could really go for some strawberry cake, right about now.
I’m gonna go with…YELLOW!
I am guessing the Blue and Red. So Cute!!!!
I guess…PINK!!!
Love the nails! I guess pink.
I’m gonna say yellow :)
Green!!!!
:D
yellow! these are so cute. I also want to get glass straws! We use a lot of straws in our house
Yellow!!
Pink!!
I think the black one… I will be on the lookout for those clear cups, those are so cute…
The yellow!
Um……the green and white one…?
I’m gonna guess Pink! I do think it’s right, but I want to make sure if I win I at lest get pink. If I was right then I’ll get all the colors, but I can’t chance it.
it’s the green!
It must be red white and blue because that one is the most fun.
I think it’s the red and blue one–ps–love your nail polish!!
these are terrific, but everything you do is just that
Green
I’m guessing green!
the black one!
I’m going with pink, fingers crossed.
Its the green one. They are the neetest thing for straws
Guessing blue and red is the shortest. Although I want the pink for an upcoming party. May have to go buy them on my own…
I’m going to have to say the red and blue one….mainly ’cause my daughter’s carnival birthday is coming and they’d make a super cute addition! Thanks for the chance!
I think the blue and red stripe ones. These straws are soo cute!
Black!
Pink! Thanks :)
pink!
I’m gonna guess, the blue and red one!
PINK!!
The black one! :)
The black one is shorter!
Pink :-)
I’m going with yellow….cute straws!
I’m guessing the black one!
Adorable!
I think it’s the black straw.
The red, white and blue is the shortest
I’m guessing the blue and red. =)
Yellow!
I think the yellow straw is the short one. These are just precious. Thanks for all the links.
I think the black one!!!
Black one : D
ok, I’m going with the red and blue striped one!!!
The shortest one is the RED WHITE AND BLUE!! YEA =)
pink =shortest
Pink!!! Please be Pink!!!
the black one!
I am going for pink!! Super cute idea!
I’m going with pink!
black
I am guessing green!
I’m going with GREEN!
PS- I love your nail polish. Very pretty!
the yellow one!
What a great cupcake idea! I just bought your Cake Pops book for a Christmas gift to my DIL and one for me! :)
Keep up the great work!
dana
yellow! (love the nail polish!)
I <3 green!!!!!
I think it’s green.
My guess is that the green straws are the shortest!
pink!!
My initial thought was the black one, but I’m going to go with the pink straw, please. ;)
Black and White one
the black one is shorter!
black
I’m gonna go with the black and white one!
I think it is the Black and White one.
Your cupcakes are very very cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m guessing the black one!
yellow is my guess.
and the cupcakes are adorable!
jeanette at thealldays(at)msn(dot)com
I’ll say black and white striped is the shortest ;)
I’m guessing black….
My guess is the pink one :)
Black!
I think the pink one is the shortest one. Only cuz it’s my favorite color!!! :D
Yellow!!! Love the nail polish:)
Red, white and blue.
black!
the blue and red are the shortest
PINK!!!!
Well since pink is my favorite color….i say pink is the shortest. Can’t wait to try these SO cute!
Yellow! Definitely yellow … unless it’s not. ;)
to die for cupcakes girlfriend! i am going to guess the red & blue one AND LOVIN the nail polish BTW!
My vote is for Green!
I love these! I think the red & blue one is the shortest.
Red white and blue!!!
These cupcakes are adorable!!! I guess the pink straw is the shortest! *fingers crossed*
I think it is the pink one
I’m going to guess pink…and I LOVE that nail polish! Could you tell us the color/brand, please? :-)
The BLACK one is the shortest. Love this recipe – thanks! My kids and girlfriends will love it.
I think the Green….but I really want to say Pink!!
I’m going to go ahead and guess yellow!
I say black and white!!
my guess is the PINK one is the shortest !
I would guess that the multi-colored one is shortest!
Yellow! =3
I guess green! It might be the shortest but I just like that colour too. :)
The yellow one!
I guess Pink!
I think it’s the black one! I love guessing games!
I’m guessing it’s the black one!
The black and white straw!
I think its the black and white!
I think it’s the red + blue one! :)
I’m gonna have to guess pink.
yellow is the shortest!
Pink! I never win anything on these giveaways but I’m still gonna try. *crosses fingers*
I’m gonna guess….. Black? (but I really want the pink ones if I win :) <3 pink! )
Yellow!
I think it’s the yellow one. Love them all :)
pink
Black is the shortest!
I say the yellow one, what a great idea for party treats.
for sure it’s the black and white one
My guess would be the yellow straw.
the red and blue is the shortest!! :)
I think it’s the pink one! :)