Vanilla pudding frosting is one of the best easy frostings because it’s light, creamy, and holds up well on cakes and cupcakes. It’s also super forgiving and doesn’t require fancy ingredients.
Here’s a simple, delicious recipe that works on any dessert.
🍰 Whipped Delight: Vanilla Pudding Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 4 oz cream cheese (for extra stability)
Instructions
1) Make the pudding
In a bowl, whisk:
- pudding mix + cold milk
Let it set for 5 minutes.
2) Whip the cream
In a separate bowl, whip:
- heavy cream
- powdered sugar
until stiff peaks form.
3) Combine
Gently fold the pudding into the whipped cream until smooth.
4) Add cream cheese (optional)
For extra stability, beat in softened cream cheese before folding in pudding.
✅ Why This Frosting Works
- Light & fluffy
- Holds shape
- Tastes like whipped cream + vanilla pudding
- Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a dessert dip
🧁 Use it on:
- Vanilla or chocolate cake
- Cupcakes
- Banana pudding cups
- Fruit desserts
- Oreo or chocolate pudding desserts
💡 Tips
- Chill the frosting before using if it’s too soft
- Use a piping bag for fancy swirls
- Add a little cocoa for chocolate pudding frosting