Toasted Coconut Mango Cupcakes…and a Giveaway
I’ve found it, kiddos…the perfect flavor to kick off SPRING.
I don’t know about you, but I am about sick to death of winter. I have had the fortune of being in Florida, Las Vegas, and Houston the past couple of weeks, and got a taste of summer. Pools and glorious sunshine? Yes, please. Then I come home to Virginia, have a beautiful couple of days with temps in the 60s, and then yesterday?
Snow.
I give up.
But, I was also fortunate enough to be part of Pillsbury’s Celebration Starters campaign, and upon my return from my travels, I was faced with the challenge of opening a giant box of ingredients. Whatever would I use? A box cutter? Scissors? Curse words?
I kid, I kid.
Of course I used curse words.
Seriously though, once I opened the box, I was faced with yet another dilemma…what to make! There were so many options, and wow, Pillsbury has been busy creating some flavors that are truly unexpected.
Like Mango.
There were 3 different mango flavored options for me – a cake mix, an icing, and a cookie mix. Mango! So tropical, and so…not what I am used to finding in mix form, you know?
I was intrigued, so I had to give it a shot! I went with the included Mango Cake Mix, the Mango frosting, and in a stroke of unexpected good fortune, a container of Fluffy Marshmallow Frosting. Not one to be a fan of canned icing for the most part, I was skeptical, but…a quick finger taste and I knew I had to try. The ease factor when it comes to store bought icing is just way up there in my book…and this marshmallow flavor was honestly extremely good. Of course, I HAD to go and make it better!
Not one to just leave things as-is, I set out to make the mango cake mix in a different way as well. I kept it pretty simple though. Instead of using the one cup of water called for on the box, I used a cup of coconut milk. Yep, the thick and creamy coconut milk you’re thinking of. I left the oil and 3 eggs the same, but did add a 1/2 teaspoon of ginger. Ginger adds that pleasant bit of heat and spice – an homage to the tropics. Perfect addition to this coconut and mango flavor combination!
For the frosting, I added a splash of coconut extract – just a splash. I added it right to the container of marshmallow frosting, stirring quickly. Then I added it into a piping bag with a large star tip. It piped beautifully, and HELD ITS SHAPE. If you’ve ever piped canned frosting before, you know what a surprise this was! I also used the mango frosting on the tops of the cupcakes, and rolled that in toasted coconut before piping on the marshmallow. They turned out gorgeous, and tasted amazing!
I love when I find a shortcut that takes something simple – like a box mix and canned icing – and turns simple into fantastic! As a busy mom, being able to wow folks with a recipe like this, in no time at all, makes me feel like I am getting away with something. Am I?
Well, you can, too.
I hope you’ll give them a try!
Toasted Coconut and Mango Cupcakes
makes 18
Ingredients
- 1 Box Pillsbury Tropical Mango Cake Mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 can Pillsbury Mango Frosting
- 1 cup toasted coconut flake
- 1 can Pillsbury Fluffy Marshmallow Frosting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250. Prepare 18 cupcake liners in cupcake pans. Set aside.
Mix mango cake mix, eggs, oil, coconut milk, and ginger until smooth. Spoon evenly into prepared cupcake liners. Bake at 350 for 19-22 minutes, or until just done. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Once cooled, roughly ice each cupcake with mango icing. Roll edges in toasted coconut. Pipe marshmallow frosting onto tops of each. Sprinkle with more toasted coconut, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
The Giveaway
How would you like to win a great gift pack from Pillsbury? Including…get this…a $100 Visa Gift Card and some great Pillsbury products?
Yes!
Just leave me a comment here letting me know your favorite way to use Cake Mix. Bam – you are entered to win!
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Good Luck!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Pillsbury. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Giveaway supplied and shipped by Pillsbury. US Addresses only, please. Giveaway entry period ends April 2, 2015, at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified via email address provided at entry.
March 28, 2015 @ 12:37 pm
I like to use cake mixes for cupcakes or all kinds
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March 28, 2015 @ 12:37 pm
I like to use cake mixes for cupcakes or all kinds
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March 28, 2015 @ 12:47 pm
Cake pops!!
March 28, 2015 @ 12:47 pm
Cake pops!!
March 28, 2015 @ 12:49 pm
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March 28, 2015 @ 12:51 pm
Definitely for cupcakes…easy & always a hit when I need to take a dessert to a get-together!
March 28, 2015 @ 2:14 pm
to make cake mix cookies topped with funfetti frosting
March 28, 2015 @ 2:14 pm
to make cake mix cookies topped with funfetti frosting
March 28, 2015 @ 2:32 pm
I use Yellow Cake mix, particularly Pillsbury brand because it produces the MOISTEST cake, to make Pumpkin Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. It is a fave among my family, I’m drooling thinking about it right now.
March 28, 2015 @ 2:36 pm
My fave is Yellow Cake mix, particularly Pillsbury brand because it makes the MOISTEST cake. I use it as the base for my Pumpkin Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, I’m drooling right now just thinking about it, I have to make it again soon.
March 28, 2015 @ 3:26 pm
I LOVE cake mix cookies–more than I like cake and regularly cookies combined! There’s something about the cake flavor with the cookie texture that just gets me 🙂
March 28, 2015 @ 3:26 pm
I LOVE cake mix cookies–more than I like cake and regularly cookies combined! There’s something about the cake flavor with the cookie texture that just gets me 🙂
March 28, 2015 @ 3:58 pm
I love making ice cream cone cupcakes and decorating them to look like ice cream!!!
March 28, 2015 @ 4:09 pm
I like really soft cookies and using cake mix works perfectly.
March 28, 2015 @ 4:09 pm
I like really soft cookies and using cake mix works perfectly.
March 28, 2015 @ 4:20 pm
i like the cakes from boxed mixes for trifles. also, that better-than-sex cake. maybe an exaggeration, but still completely awesome. 🙂
March 28, 2015 @ 5:11 pm
I love to use cake mix to make cupcakes. I have recipes that I use that are very different from the ones on the boxes.
March 28, 2015 @ 5:13 pm
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March 28, 2015 @ 6:13 pm
I like to use cake mix to make quick & easy donuts.
March 28, 2015 @ 6:13 pm
I like to use cake mix to make quick & easy donuts.
March 28, 2015 @ 7:06 pm
Cupcakes. Cupcakes and more Cupcakes!
March 28, 2015 @ 7:16 pm
cake mix cookies for whoopie pies!
March 28, 2015 @ 10:07 pm
I’m basic… I use cake mixes most to just make a delicious cake!
March 28, 2015 @ 11:06 pm
Cupcakes are so fun.
March 28, 2015 @ 11:16 pm
Favorite way to use a cake mix is as the crust to my homemade cheesecake.
March 28, 2015 @ 11:55 pm
So sick of winter here too! Your cuppies are summer perfection!! I’d LOVE some Pillsbury products too! I’d totally use curse words to open the box too! 😉
xo
March 28, 2015 @ 11:55 pm
So sick of winter here too! Your cuppies are summer perfection!! I’d LOVE some Pillsbury products too! I’d totally use curse words to open the box too! 😉
xo
March 29, 2015 @ 12:59 am
Cupcakes are definitely my favorite way to use cake mix!
March 29, 2015 @ 8:30 am
All things cake!
March 29, 2015 @ 10:47 am
I like making cupcakes with cake mix!
March 29, 2015 @ 10:47 am
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March 29, 2015 @ 1:27 pm
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March 29, 2015 @ 1:28 pm
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March 29, 2015 @ 3:26 pm
I doctor up the cakemix and make a Rum Bundt cake
March 29, 2015 @ 3:26 pm
I doctor up the cakemix and make a Rum Bundt cake
March 29, 2015 @ 3:29 pm
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March 29, 2015 @ 4:12 pm
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March 29, 2015 @ 4:14 pm
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March 29, 2015 @ 5:48 pm
My favorite thing to make with cake mix is a jello poke-cake. This is one cake that the kids can actually help with because they love destroying the top of the cake to make holes for the jello.
March 29, 2015 @ 5:48 pm
My favorite thing to make with cake mix is a jello poke-cake. This is one cake that the kids can actually help with because they love destroying the top of the cake to make holes for the jello.
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March 29, 2015 @ 6:15 pm
I use them to just make cakes. The only baking I can do!
March 29, 2015 @ 6:25 pm
I like to use cake mix to make cupcakes with my son’s help!
March 29, 2015 @ 6:25 pm
I like to use cake mix to make cupcakes with my son’s help!
March 29, 2015 @ 8:33 pm
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March 29, 2015 @ 11:42 pm
I make cake mix cookies – so quick & easy. And lots of flavor combinations.
March 30, 2015 @ 5:55 am
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March 30, 2015 @ 5:55 am
I like making cupcakes. Thanks for the chance to win
March 30, 2015 @ 5:58 am
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March 30, 2015 @ 11:47 am
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March 30, 2015 @ 2:00 pm
My favorite way to use Cake Mix is to make cupcakes.
March 30, 2015 @ 2:00 pm
My favorite way to use Cake Mix is to make cupcakes.
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March 30, 2015 @ 3:32 pm
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March 30, 2015 @ 4:13 pm
My favorite way to use cake mix is to make cakes!
March 30, 2015 @ 4:15 pm
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March 30, 2015 @ 4:39 pm
My favorite way to use cake mix is in the crockpot with fruit for a cobbler.
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March 30, 2015 @ 5:04 pm
I love to bake cupcakes!
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March 30, 2015 @ 5:30 pm
I use cake mixes to make birthday cakes.
March 30, 2015 @ 5:30 pm
I use cake mixes to make birthday cakes.
March 30, 2015 @ 5:39 pm
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March 30, 2015 @ 7:24 pm
I like to use cake mixes for cupcakes! Quick and easy dessert.
March 30, 2015 @ 7:24 pm
I like to use cake mixes for cupcakes! Quick and easy dessert.
March 30, 2015 @ 9:15 pm
My favorite way to use cake mix is to make a dump cake!
March 30, 2015 @ 9:20 pm
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March 30, 2015 @ 10:12 pm
One of my favorite ways to use cake mix is to make Cherry Cobbler in my slow cooker. It is a very easy recipe and tastes fantastic with vanilla ice cream 🙂
March 30, 2015 @ 10:12 pm
One of my favorite ways to use cake mix is to make Cherry Cobbler in my slow cooker. It is a very easy recipe and tastes fantastic with vanilla ice cream 🙂
March 30, 2015 @ 10:15 pm
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March 31, 2015 @ 12:02 am
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March 31, 2015 @ 12:41 am
dump cakes! they’re the best!
March 31, 2015 @ 12:41 am
dump cakes! they’re the best!
March 31, 2015 @ 2:03 pm
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April 1, 2015 @ 1:42 am
I like cake pops
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April 1, 2015 @ 9:59 am
I love to make cake mix into cookies!
April 1, 2015 @ 2:12 pm
I like to use cake mix for dump cakes, so many options
April 1, 2015 @ 2:12 pm
I like to use cake mix for dump cakes, so many options
April 1, 2015 @ 2:14 pm
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April 1, 2015 @ 6:59 pm
I love to use cake mix making a “dump cake”! So yummy!
April 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm
I love to use cake mixes to make fun flavored cakes! Like red velvet!
April 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm
I love to use cake mixes to make fun flavored cakes! Like red velvet!
April 1, 2015 @ 7:50 pm
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April 2, 2015 @ 2:05 am
I love Cake Mix Cookies!
April 2, 2015 @ 2:05 am
I love Cake Mix Cookies!
April 2, 2015 @ 5:09 pm
I like to bake cakes!
April 2, 2015 @ 5:10 pm
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April 2, 2015 @ 5:22 pm
I love using cake mix to make cupcakes!!
April 2, 2015 @ 5:22 pm
I love using cake mix to make cupcakes!!
April 2, 2015 @ 5:22 pm
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April 2, 2015 @ 5:25 pm
I love using cake mix in cupcakes for my grandkids. We have a blast decorating them.
April 2, 2015 @ 5:25 pm
I like to make different types of cupcakes or scones with cake mix.
April 2, 2015 @ 5:25 pm
I like to make different types of cupcakes or scones with cake mix.
April 2, 2015 @ 5:27 pm
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April 2, 2015 @ 8:41 pm
I like to make cupcakes.
April 2, 2015 @ 9:00 pm
I like to use cake mix to make a Spice cake with whipped vanilla frosting on top
April 2, 2015 @ 10:09 pm
I love to use cake mix for cupcakes.
April 2, 2015 @ 10:09 pm
I love to use cake mix for cupcakes.
April 2, 2015 @ 10:11 pm
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April 2, 2015 @ 11:43 pm
I like to make Jello poke cake with a cake mix – oh yum!
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April 2, 2015 @ 11:44 pm
My favorite way to use cake mix is to make cobblers (pear or peach).
April 2, 2015 @ 11:44 pm
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April 2, 2015 @ 11:47 pm
I like making cupcakes with fresh strawberries on top in the summertime.
April 2, 2015 @ 11:49 pm
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April 21, 2015 @ 12:57 am
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April 21, 2015 @ 1:00 am
These looks sooo good would love the mango with pineapple my two fave smoothie flavors yum.
My fave Spring Cakes are Carrot and Coconut..Summer is Lemon and Strawberry (fresh) with Marshmallow Whipped Cream..Fall Brings Apple, Cinnamon and Caramel..Christmas is my famous REAL Georgia Red Velvet..Birthdays tend to be Chocolate or German Chocolate.
Thanks.