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Instant Pudding Mix Frosting

Jan.posted by Paula 81 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

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.
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5 cups

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.

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. Samantha says

    03.15.22 at 9:51 pm

    Does this frosting taste like vanilla pudding? Thinking of making my own version of Boston Cream pie as the middle layer.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      03.18.22 at 2:14 pm

      It doesn’t taste like pudding to me.

      Reply
  2. Tracey says

    11.05.21 at 9:35 pm

    Can you use this on sugar cookies?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      11.06.21 at 6:33 pm

      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.

      Reply
  3. Jane says

    07.17.21 at 8:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      08.15.21 at 7:59 am

      Not having made it that way I’m not 100% sure, but it should work.

      Reply
    • Nicole A Anderson says

      03.29.22 at 12:40 am

      I only use 1 cup of milk for 2 boxes of sugar free pudding and a 8oz cool whip it makrs the icing a lil stiffer and more flavorful.. so id do half cup milk for 1 box it will be really thick until you add cool whip

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    03.12.21 at 10:43 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.31.21 at 9:36 am

      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.

      Reply
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
    • Nicole A Anderson says

      03.29.22 at 12:29 am

      I use sugar free pudding any flavor but we like it to be a little bit thicker and it sets up good if you use 2 boxes of pudding 1cup of milk it will be real thick then add the cool whip i always refrigerate till im ready to use and it also makes the flavor more intense 😉

      Reply
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
    • Nicole A Anderson says

      03.29.22 at 12:34 am

      5 stars
      I use sugar free pudding any flavor but we like it to be a little bit thicker and it sets up good if you use 2 boxes of pudding 1cup of milk it will be real thick then add the 8oz cool whip i always refrigerate till im ready to use and it also makes the flavor more intense 😉 i made a 3 tier cake and put a layer of it in between cakes and a thin crumb coat on the cakes the day b4 party.. next day stacked and iced was a great turn out

      Reply
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