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Cool Whip Frosting

Cool Whip Frosting is a quick and fluffy pudding-based frosting that’s perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 460kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix (don't grab cook and serve pudding)
  • 1 cup cold whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (can use clear for a lighter appearance)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 cup cold whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
    A bowl with vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract, and milk whisked together.
  • Sift in the ¾ cup powdered sugar and whisk until fully combined.
    Powdered sugar being sifted into a pudding mixture.
  • Gently fold in the thawed 8 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed using a spatula. Mix until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, being careful not to overmix.
    Cool Whip being mixed into a pudding mixture.
  • Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts, or refrigerate until ready to use. Enjoy!
    A spoon getting a scoop of Cool Whip Frosting from a small bowl.

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Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
  • There are two types of boxed puddings you can buy: instant and cook and serve. They can look very similar in the boxes. If you accidentally buy cook and serve, this will not work. That one requires heat and cooking on the stove. You must buy the INSTANT pudding for this to set up and work.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 290mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 77g
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