Description
A light, fluffy, and creamy frosting made with instant vanilla pudding is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk until it begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- 2. Add the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 4. Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture gently until fully incorporated.
- 5. Chill the frosting for at least 15–20 minutes before spreading or piping.
Notes
- This frosting holds its shape well and pipes beautifully.
- Keep refrigerated if not using immediately.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Try using other pudding flavors like chocolate or cheesecake for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: vanilla pudding frosting, whipped frosting, easy frosting, no bake