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A slice of white cake on a white plate with frosting on top and colored sprinkles.
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Whipped Cream Frosting

Whipped Cream Frosting is the perfect alternative for buttercream when you're looking for something light, creamy, super smooth and not-so-rich!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frosting
Servings: 24
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

  • 1 3.4-ounce box instant pudding mix (vanilla, cheesecake, or white chocolate flavor)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 8-ounce container whipped topping thawed
  • food coloring optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, powdered sugar and milk for about 1 minute.
    1 3.4-ounce box instant pudding mix (vanilla, cheesecake, or white chocolate flavor), 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup cold milk
  • Let the mixture set for 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Fold in the thawed whipped topping (and optional food coloring) with a rubber spatula.
    1 8-ounce container whipped topping, food coloring
  • Frost the cake or cupcakes.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Makes about 4 cups of frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.09g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 7.5g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.01mg