A few weeks ago I stumbled across Cupkate’s Event Designs blog and her darling Push Pop Cupcakes. I didn’t even have to think twice, I put my order in for the push pop containers immediately from her Etsy store. I mean hello, these are ADORABLE. Cupcake shooters, push pop cupcakes, cupcake push pops, push cakes, cake shooter, cupcake shots, whatever you want to call them – I had to make them. I was already planning to make cupcakes for Peeps Week, so I figured I’d do some mini cupcakes and use them for the push pops. You could do SO many things with these containers, this is just one of my ideas, but I’m sure there are a million cute possibilities.
Whip up your favorite cake mix (or recipe) and make yourself some mini cupcakes. I made a box of white cake and added some green food coloring. Nowhere near the food coloring for green velvet cupcakes though. I mixed up frosting in two different colors, using my standard buttercream recipe, and put the frosting into two bags. I used decorating bags because I had some handy, but large Ziplock bags work just fine. I did not use a tip, just snipped of a corner of the bag.
You will want to have a place ready to put your cupcake pops as you make them – I used a few cups to sit mine in. Frost two mini cupcakes…
I then put a dollop of frosting into the push pop, just to help secure the cupcake a bit.
And a little dollop on the cupcake itself…
Then you will add your first cupcake to the push pop container…
Pull it down a bit to make room for the next cupcake…
Add your second cupcake…
Next, cut the cute little head off of a Peep. Save the bottom part, I’m coming up with a recipe to use those leftover Peeps parts. Add your Peep head to your push pop…
Then give him a gentle push down and put the lid on. It will smoosh him a bit, but given the fact that you’ve already beheaded the poor Peep, he probably won’t care.
I can hardly stand how cute these are. They would make great party favors.
Or as a cute little centerpiece…
I would love to see what everyone else comes up with. I went really quick and simple, but I’ve seen some amazing ideas with these. Check out what My Cake School did with them. The sky is the limit – what a fun idea, and it’s really just a few more quick steps after making mini cupcakes. I think the containers will hold up fine for a few uses, and plan to wash and re-use some of mine. You can order your push pop cupcake containers here…
Hands down this has to be one the cutest Easter treats ever!
I love it!!! I’ve seen the push pop container before….your use is fabulous!! Diggin your peep projects!!
May I add this to my Darling Day this Friday?
Thanks!
Too stinking cute! Love everything about them! Perfect colors. Stopping by from Tip Me Tuesday.
Thanks so much ladies. We had fun making them!
Jennifer – of course, thank you so much!
Simply adorable. I have seen the push pop containers before but I think you have just convinced me to buy some! Love the peeps and the pastels!
Wow, that’s really beyond adorable! Stopping by from Tip Junkie, bookmarking this page, and then joining as a follower!!
Dot
Oh My !!! these look so cute and adorable , I love them
CUTE! Love the idea.
Yum. Yum. Yum!! These are sooooo cute! And look yummy too!!
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Ashley
http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
How wonderful. I love love love the idea .
Love it! brilliant idea!
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These are so darn cute! Fantastic idea!!!
Pure genius!
I love peeps and I’m loving this week! I’ve got to get me some of those push-up containers, neat-o!
OMG!! Fantastic!!!
This is sooo cute! This would make awesome party favors…but if I got one, it would never make it home!
Julie, making it home his highly over rated!
Thanks so much! Glad everyone like these. They were really easy, and if my eight year old daughter is any indication, will be a big hit with the kiddos.
What wonderful and unique treats! Your blog is cute as can be as well. So glad to meet you!
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Such a fun Easter idea! So funny, I just saw an article about the Sprinkles Cakeshooters!! Before today, I hadn’t seen these containers at all, and now they’re popping up all over my newsfeeds! Might have to get some of these containers to make some special treats!!
I would really love to make these! They are just so cute! Anyways I would like to know where I can find those push up container, if someone would be helpful to help me find them. I would really appreciate it!
Whitley, I probably should have put the push pop link at the beginning of the post, not the end!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CupKatesEventDesign
Okay I always love your ideas… but this has to be one of my favorites! These are so awesome!!!
oh my goodness these are adorable!! =)
These are amazing! Did you have to special order these containers from etsy? Would be a great way to ship cupcakes as well
Oh my goodness, these are absolutely and unequivocally ADORABLE! I just want to squeeze their cute little marshmallow-y cheeks…
These are SO cute!! Love the Easter theme! I’m so glad to know where to buy cake push up containers in smaller quantities!
I could die…they’re so cute!! I have those push pop things and they’re in the freezer right now full of my kids’ popsicles. Thanks for the inspirational idea!
AH-DORABLE! I featured you today on my blog: http://puertabella.blogspot.com/2011/03/peeps-cupcake-pops.html
This is like cute squared. No, cubed. I mean, mini cupcakes + peeps + a push-up container? Amazing!!
I’ve never seen these push-up containers, I’m so glad you featured them. Thank you for sharing!
Love your creativity!! We would love for your to share on our Sweet Links Party http://sweetcraftcakes.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-links-party-no-11.html Smiles~ Noelle & Kerry
These are so simple and adorable! Thanks for sharing!
I.LOVE.THESE. Thank you for posting such a great idea. I am planning to post and relink back to you tomorrow. Please let me know if this is a problem in every way. This idea is so adorably creative.
~Jenifer
Those are so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my gosh these are SO cute! Just found your blog, I’m a new follower! I’d love for you to come visit me sometime.
I am seriously looooooooving this idea! These would be so great for kids. Now if I can just find a place to buy some! Seems like they are sold out everywhere.
So creative and so pretty!
I love these. I am going to make them for Easter goodies for all the great grandchildren in my family! I’m so excited! Thanks so much for sharing!
So cute. I’m not a peeps fan, but I would make these simply because they’re so adorable.
These containers are going on my list for my sons birthday party.
SUPER CUTE!!! Love these Push-UP!! I have a feature of you on by blog:)
http://simplytastefulparty.blogspot.com/
Thank you for all of this info! I love your peeps series!!!
Love love love these!!!
I am featuring them on my blog on Thursday.
Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you like.
Ashley
http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
LOVE THIS! I’m so excited that someone is selling these on Etsy now. I would have made cake pops long ago but I didn’t want a million containers nor did I want to spend the money it required to order these before! Thanks for sharing!
B.Y.E’s
OH MY GOSH!!!! I’m ordering these tonight! So Awesome!
You are so very welcome! I couldn’t keep these to myself! I had to share!
These are so CUTE!!! Plus our family just loves Peeps!!! You have such a CUTE site and what “ADORABLE” ideas and so “CREATIVE”!!! Thanks for the “GREAT” ideas and look forward to making some soon!!!
These are absolutely precious! I just wanted to let you know I featured them (photo + link) in my recent Easter blog post. I hope you’ll take a peak!
http://danimariedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-treats-sweets-more.html
These are so cute! Thank you for sharing. I found my way over from savethedate4cupcakes.com.
We featured these today at our blog:
http://holidaysnobs.blogspot.com/2011/04/fun-with-food-for-easter.html
I also found the push pop containers here http://www.etsy.com/listing/71732529/disposable-push-pop-container-with-lid very cute I ordered some for my little girls birthday and they were a huge HIT!
These are so adorable!
I LOVE THESE! Great job, I do plan to try this. I also sell the containers. If you are interested, katie@savingdates.com
Fantastic job on these… Love how you used the Peeps… Also thank you for linking to Etsy on where get them.
I have included the name of your website on an Ezine article that will be published today..
Again, Great Job!
Would love to have you as one of our featured artists on Decorated Cupcake Ideas.
Stay Well,
Jane
Do you have any more of the Disposable Push Pop containers with lids? If so what is the cost and how can I place an order?
Those are so adorable. Now I want to make some too!
Wow I love these so much. I am having trouble finding the containers in New Zealand, and no-one seems to ship out this way. Would love to get them for my daughters birthday. Any ideas? Thanks.
Just bought 100 push pops for $59 at amazon .com
what to do with the headless peeps? I use them in Rice Crispie treats. Substitue half the marshmallow for peeps and make as ususal. (so 20 headless peeps and 20 marshmallows) Any more than half seems to turn up the sugar volume a little too high. But it does turn the whole thing a lovely pink or blue or yellow, you get the drift, and sprinkles on top and you become brilliant to all those around you.
Wanted to let you know that I featured these in “Peeps” Collection on my blog! So cute!
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/home/decor-accents/marshmallow-goodness-a-collection-of-18-creative-peeps-ideas/
For dancing I made a mini tutu and added it about an inch from the bottom. Everyone loved it. Gotta say it came out better than I expected. And for her class I’m serving it with a cocktail spoon and a tube filled with rainbow colored sugar sprinkles that i ordered from oriental trading. Hope it goes as planned!
http://barbarasbeat.blogspot.com/2012/04/momtrepreneur-bakers-of-day-cupcake.html
I saw this on pinterest and showed this to my daughter and now she wants me to make these for here birthday party in October.