Instant Pudding Mix Frosting only takes minutes to make, this icing is light, slightly sweet and very versatile.
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 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!
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!
- milk
- instant pudding
- 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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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 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.
Notes
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Samantha says
Does this frosting taste like vanilla pudding? Thinking of making my own version of Boston Cream pie as the middle layer.
Paula says
It doesn’t taste like pudding to me.
Tracey says
Can you use this on sugar cookies?
Paula says
I have never put it on sugar cookies, but it would be good. However, this frosting doesn’t get hard so don’t stack them on top of each other.
Jane says
Can I use just one box of pudding and one cup milk? That’s all I have is one box of lemon pudding and would I still use the whole 8oz tub of cool whip? Would it be enough for a 9×13 cake? Thanks much!
Paula says
Not having made it that way I’m not 100% sure, but it should work.
Michelle says
You say to follow instructions on the back of the pudding boxes but that would be 4 cups of milk cause each 3.4 ounce box of pudding calls for 2 cups. Please advise
Paula says
The METHOD for making the pudding is the same as on the box but use the ingredients and amounts that I listed in the recipe card.
Nik says
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
Pam says
I love this on an angel food cake, it is light and refreshing change.
Paula says
That’s a wonderful recommendation!! Thank you!!
Kerry says
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.
McKenna says
I did it worked out great I just sifted out the pistachio chunks so it would go on better!
Susie Powell says
Hi I love recipe. My question is Can you make it with any flavor pudding mix?
Paula says
Yes!
Tracey says
Do you have to let the pudding set up in the refrigerator before using it?
Paula says
No it doesn’t need to set. Whip and stir it for 2 minutes and immediately add Cool Whip. Then frost.
Joanne says
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!!!
Carol says
Must the cake this icing is used on be refrigerated?
Paula says
The cake part doesn’t if you’re using another icing. However, this icing does need to be refrigerated.
monica Smith says
do I keep the cake in the fridge after its iced or can it sit out
Paula says
Refrigerate it
Deborah A Gevedon says
This is a good and quick frosting for when you’re in a hurry.
Evelyn Villegas says
Can I fill a cake with this and store it overnight in the fridge? Will the frosting become soupy?
Paula says
It will be fine overnight