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Instant Pudding Mix Frosting

Jan.posted by Paula 68 Comments

Instant Pudding Mix Frosting only takes minutes to make, this icing is light, slightly sweet and very versatile.

Instant Pudding Mix Frosting

Sometimes, I want to frost a cake lightly without a heavy really rich icing. This Instant Pudding Mix Frosting is one recipe I turn to in that case. It’s light and fluffy and slightly sweet.

It’s very versatile as well. I use it in cookie cups, on bars, and on cakes. You can also serve it as a dip with cookies. Fantastic!

Instant Pudding Mix icing

Instant Pudding Mix Frosting

Another big bonus for this recipe is it takes just a few minutes to make. There’s no standing over a pot on the stove stirring and stirring. Also, there’s no whipping for 7 minutes with a mixer.

But, there may be some eating it with a spoon straight from the bowl!

Orange Cake with Cool Whip Pudding Frosting

Instant Pudding Mix Frosting is creamy and light as a cloud. Feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations. I used vanilla on my orange cake and french vanilla on a carrot cake. Chocolate would be decadent no a white layered cake or on a chocolate chip cookie cake!

What ingredients do you need?

That’s easy. There’s just three!

  1. milk
  2. instant pudding
  3. Cool Whip nondairy whipped topping

How do I make this frosting?

That’s just as easy! You make the pudding basically by the directions on the package. That is, combine the milk and instant pudding. Stir it until it begins to get thick, about two minutes. Next, gently fold in the Cool Whip nondairy whipped topping.

That’s it! It’s ready to frost the cake!

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Instant Pudding Mix Frosting
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Instant Pudding Mix Frosting

Instant Pudding Mix Icing is quick and easy to make. It comes together in minutes and is a tasty, light frosting for cakes, cookies, and bars.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 min
Total Time5 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American/Southern
Keyword: frosting, instant pudding
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Paula Jones
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Ingredients

  • 2 cup milk whole, 1% or 2% can be used
  • 2 - 3.4 ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 8 ounce cool whip

Instructions

  • In a medium-size bowl, whisk milk and pudding for about 2 minutes.
  • Gently fold in the cool whip.
  • Spoon and spread evenly on cooled cake.
  • Refrigerate an hour to set before slicing and serving.
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Notes

This makes enough frosting to frost a 3 layered cake that is 8 or 9 inches in diameter.
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Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Calcium: 159mg

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Comments

  1. Nik says

    02.27.21 at 4:22 pm

    4 stars
    Funny people are scared of cool whip when it’s cake and how often do you eat cake that it’s abomination of your health 😊😆😆😆🤷🏼‍♀️ Eat cake be happy

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    01.27.21 at 8:32 am

    I love this on an angel food cake, it is light and refreshing change.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.29.21 at 11:58 am

      That’s a wonderful recommendation!! Thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Kerry says

    01.08.21 at 12:35 pm

    Anyone try this using pistachio pudding? I think I’m going to try it. I have a 7up pistachio cake recipe I want to try but wanted something lighter for the top.

    Reply
    • McKenna says

      01.31.21 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      I did it worked out great I just sifted out the pistachio chunks so it would go on better!

      Reply
  4. Susie Powell says

    07.10.20 at 6:03 pm

    Hi I love recipe. My question is Can you make it with any flavor pudding mix?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.13.20 at 7:11 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  5. Tracey says

    03.20.20 at 1:26 pm

    Do you have to let the pudding set up in the refrigerator before using it?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      03.20.20 at 6:53 pm

      No it doesn’t need to set. Whip and stir it for 2 minutes and immediately add Cool Whip. Then frost.

      Reply
  6. Joanne says

    08.08.19 at 1:42 pm

    I tried this..
    Two small boxes vanilla pudding (can use any flavor), two cups ice cold 2% milk, 1 block cream cheese, one large container of Cool Whip..
    ABSOLUTELY DEVINE!!!

    Reply
  7. Carol says

    08.05.18 at 2:52 pm

    Must the cake this icing is used on be refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      08.05.18 at 4:47 pm

      The cake part doesn’t if you’re using another icing. However, this icing does need to be refrigerated.

      Reply
      • monica Smith says

        04.19.20 at 4:56 pm

        do I keep the cake in the fridge after its iced or can it sit out

        Reply
        • Paula says

          04.20.20 at 7:40 am

          Refrigerate it

          Reply
  8. Deborah A Gevedon says

    07.13.18 at 3:17 pm

    This is a good and quick frosting for when you’re in a hurry.

    Reply
  9. Evelyn Villegas says

    03.16.18 at 8:31 pm

    Can I fill a cake with this and store it overnight in the fridge? Will the frosting become soupy?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.06.18 at 8:37 pm

      It will be fine overnight

      Reply
  10. Sindee says

    02.24.18 at 6:39 am

    4 stars
    The ingredients in Cool Whip should scare us all! I made this with heavy cream and it was amazing!

    Reply
    • Susan Eshenbaugh says

      09.09.18 at 11:00 pm

      Exactly what I was thinking. Cool Whip is an abomination. I’m relieved to hear that heavy cream will work. Thank You…

      Reply
    • Sam says

      07.14.20 at 7:03 am

      Hi Sindee, can u pls tell how much whipped heavy cream U used for 2 boxes of instant pudding ? Did u add any sugar?Tia

      Reply
  11. Jackie says

    08.18.17 at 6:25 pm

    Could I use homemade fresh coconut milk – at least for part of the milk???

    Reply
    • Paula says

      12.31.17 at 4:41 pm

      Technically, you can. It will work, but I think coconut milk will give it a funky flavor. Just my opinion.

      Reply
  12. Jane Christen says

    07.11.17 at 2:45 pm

    4 stars
    Is there a substitute for the cool whip, I don’t have any on hand

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.14.17 at 5:54 pm

      Homemade whipped cream using confectioners sugar and heavy whipping cream

      Reply
      • Rener says

        11.28.17 at 11:39 am

        Can you use any flavor of pudding?

        Reply
        • Paula says

          12.03.17 at 11:58 am

          Yes you can

          Reply
  13. Audrey says

    04.07.17 at 2:12 pm

    Have made this frosting for along time and added a can of crushed pineapple. Never used milk in my recipe. So good and creamy.

    Reply
    • Maria says

      10.06.18 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Do you drain the pineapple?

      Reply
  14. Denise says

    09.27.16 at 2:41 am

    This frosting sounds delicious. We are unable to get cool whip in australia. Could whipped cream be okay

    Reply
    • Di says

      02.20.21 at 10:55 pm

      Can’t believe no one ever answered your simple question from 5 years ago. Feel free to use double cream (I used to live in Australia thats how I know it’s double cream you want). Don’t feel bad about not getting Cool Whip. It’s nothing but hydrogenated oil. Horrible stuff that’s well flavored to fool us, lol.

      Reply
      • Paula says

        02.21.21 at 10:45 am

        Thanks Di, originally my replies emailed directly to the commenter without showing. I didn’t that to make sure they got a reply. I realized often the same question would be asked more than once and everyone could benefit from seeing the answers. I try to reply to everyone if it’s not a duplicate question.

        Reply
  15. Tina says

    02.17.16 at 10:42 am

    Is this too much icing for a 9×13 cake.

    Reply
  16. Breanna says

    02.06.16 at 1:27 am

    Would anyone recommend using this icing recipe to make cake pops?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      02.09.16 at 11:31 am

      I haven’t tried it in Cake Pops but I think it would work

      Reply
  17. Charity says

    01.09.16 at 11:26 pm

    I could only find cool whip in a 1 liter tub. To make my life easy how many cups do I need? Help!!!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.10.16 at 2:58 pm

      You’re going to need about 4 cups of cool whip. I don’t know the liter conversion.

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        06.06.16 at 6:45 pm

        The recipe calls for an 8 ounce tub/container of Cool whip contains 3 cups of Cool Whip according to Kraftfoods.com

        And 3 Cups = 0.236588 Liters (if I used the correct conversion)

        Reply
  18. Masm says

    01.04.16 at 1:33 pm

    Is this frosting pipe-able? I want to pipe some designs on the cake. Do you think if i lessen the amount of milk it will be more thicker?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.04.16 at 1:54 pm

      It is pretty thick but I haven’t tried to decorate with it. I think it would be fine for larger piping but not intricate detailed work.

      Reply
  19. Tammy says

    06.08.15 at 1:31 am

    This sounds delicious! Have you ever tried it with any other flavored pudding mix? Like chocolate for chocolate frosting, or banana for banana frosting?

    Reply
  20. Suri calvillo says

    02.15.15 at 11:21 pm

    Simple, fast, easy and looks yummy! Can I add a different flavor pudding? I imagine if I can it’ll be endless flavors and possibilities.

    Reply
    • Suri calvillo says

      02.15.15 at 11:24 pm

      I think I was a little too excited I didn’t quite catch that you already mentioned that, oops 🙂

      Reply
      • Paula says

        02.16.15 at 5:53 am

        That’s fine, yes, it’s very versatile. I love an easy and versatile recipe Thanks for stopping by !

        Reply
  21. Carol Whitman says

    02.07.15 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    Hi. I love this recipe as I have had it before.
    I have one question, can I add an Irish Cream flavoring to this pudding.
    What would be the breakdown. Thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply
  22. Amy says

    01.17.15 at 11:12 am

    I was thinking of making something similar but with fat free milk and the sugar free fat free cool whip and pudding mix…have you tried this? I am not sure it will be as fluffy…but it will be a fun experiment anyway! Great recipe…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  23. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says

    01.16.15 at 3:05 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you! This recipe looks easy and yummy!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.16.15 at 4:43 pm

      You’re so welcome, hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  24. colleenB. says

    01.06.15 at 1:42 pm

    I always prefer eating cake without icing because I’m not much for the sweetness that most icings have but this recipe sounds wonderful and will be giving this a try for sure and sounds like a keeper to me.
    I’m going have to try this as a filling for my donut holes, etc.
    Thank You

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.06.15 at 4:21 pm

      Hope you enjoy it, Colleen.

      Reply
  25. Edwina Simmons says

    01.06.15 at 11:28 am

    Instructions didn’t classify if cool whip was thawed or not but I’m sure it is. Can’t mix frozen.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.06.15 at 12:05 pm

      Yes, it’s thawed.

      Reply
  26. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    01.05.15 at 6:44 pm

    I am loving this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks fluffy. It’s easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.05.15 at 7:37 pm

      You always make me smile, you’re welcome, enjoy!!

      Reply
    • Suzi says

      03.31.18 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      Love this…use for sugar free cake and use 2 boxes 1 Oz sugar free pudding pistachio make at Easter.so light and perfect for diabetic dessert. .

      Reply
  27. Cakespy says

    01.04.15 at 8:37 pm

    OMG!! This is such an awesome idea!! Like the filling from Nanaimo bars! Too amazing.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.04.15 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
  28. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    01.04.15 at 8:28 pm

    O. M. G. I am so making this!! I bet I could make a sugar-free version for my dad, too. Pinned!!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.04.15 at 9:20 pm

      Oh for sure, SF would be great! Thanks for sharing Dorothy!

      Reply
  29. Erin @ Table for 7 says

    01.04.15 at 7:02 pm

    What a great frosting Paula! Love it ! Pinned to try 🙂

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.04.15 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Erin. One of my favorites!

      Reply
  30. amanda @ fake ginger says

    01.04.15 at 3:52 pm

    Why have I never thought of this?! I haaaaate making frosting so this is going to make my life so much easier.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.04.15 at 5:33 pm

      So easy and tastes lighter other frosting, hope you love it.

      Reply
  31. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    01.04.15 at 9:55 am

    Love this recipe, Paula! A few ingredients, lighter, and fast. That’s my kind of frosting! 🙂

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.04.15 at 10:09 am

      Thank you Blair. I agree light and easy wins every time 🙂

      Reply

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