Whipped Pudding Frosting (3 Ingredients!)

Looking for a quick, light, and irresistibly fluffy frosting that tastes like a sweet cloud? This Whipped Pudding Frosting is your secret weapon. It’s the perfect alternative to heavy buttercreams—airy, silky, and packed with smooth vanilla flavor. Whether you're decorating a birthday cake, cupcakes for a bake sale, or just want a spoonful of sweetness, this recipe is a keeper.

Why You’ll Love This Frosting

✅ Made with just 3 ingredients
✅ Uses instant vanilla pudding for rich flavor and structure
✅ Light, creamy, and holds its shape beautifully
✅ Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies—or dipping fruit!
✅ No butter, no cream cheese, no fuss

Ingredients

1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (not cook-and-serve)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ cup cold milk

Equipment Needed

Medium mixing bowl
Hand or stand mixer
Measuring spoons
Rubber spatula

Instructions

1. Chill Your Tools

For the fluffiest texture, place your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for about 10–15 minutes. Cold tools help create that stable, airy whip.

2. Combine the Dry Ingredients

In your chilled mixing bowl, add the vanilla pudding mix and powdered sugar.

3. Add the Cold Milk

Pour in the cold milk slowly, so it incorporates smoothly.

4. Whip It!

Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed for about 3–5 minutes. The mixture should become light, thickened, and form soft peaks.

5. Frost & Enjoy

Spread or pipe this dreamy frosting over your baked goods. It’s perfect for vanilla cakes, chocolate cupcakes, sugar cookies, or even layered dessert cups.

Optional:

Refrigerate for 1–2 hours to firm it up slightly—it becomes easier to pipe and adds a mousse-like texture!

Expert Tips

Flavor swap: Use chocolate or cheesecake pudding mix for different frosting flavors.
For more volume: Double the recipe for layer cakes or big batch cupcakes.
Serving idea: Spread between graham crackers and freeze for a no-bake treat.

Serving Suggestions

Classic vanilla or lemon cupcakes
As a dip for strawberries or banana slices
On top of sugar cookies or graham crackers
Swirled into trifles or dessert jars