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whipped pudding frosting piped in a swirl over creamy vanilla base

Whipped Pudding Frosting

A light, fluffy, and irresistibly creamy vanilla frosting made with just 3 ingredients. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or using as a fruit dip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • - ½ cup cold milk
  • - 1 tub 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Whisk or electric mixer
  • - Rubber spatula
  • - Measuring cups & spoons
  • - Piping bag (optional)

Method
 

  1. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes smooth (1–2 minutes).
  2. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip using a rubber spatula.
  3. Stir until fully combined and the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before using.
  5. Use to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or as a dip.

Notes

- Use flavored pudding mixes (like chocolate or banana) for variations.
- Add food coloring to match holidays or party themes.
- For extra stability (especially for piping), mix in 1 tbsp of dry milk powder.
- Not suitable for freezing — best when used fresh or within 4 days.