Taste of Home Community » Community Forums » Recipes » Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

Last post 02-18-2008 6:28 PM by piggykins. 37 replies.
Page 1 of 3 (38 items) 1 2 3 Next >
Sort Posts: Previous Next

  • 01-23-2006 5:55 AM

    Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    You all may already know this trick, but I thought I would share anyway. I made a coconut cream cake this weekend and didn't want a really heavy icing. A girlfriend told me to use a 12 oz Cool whip and 2 pkgs instant jello beaten in a stand mixer for 15-20 minutes. It turns into a wonderful fluffy frotsing. It doesn't remain Cool Whip consistency--and low fat too! Emily

  • 01-23-2006 6:06 AM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    You are referring to the instant pudding (Jello) - right? Sounds very tasty.
    I have used it (cool whip and/or whipped cream out of the can) as a substitute for milk (or part of the milk) sometimes in frosting (uncooked type/conf., etc.) as it adds volume - and a bit of richness.
    Tria
    Tria

  • 01-23-2006 6:07 AM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    Yes, I tried that before and it's very good. Another thing I've heard of, but I haven't tried yet is to mix a package of Jello (your favorite flavor) with the Cool Whip for a light fruity icing. (strawberry, orange, etc) I'm sure it's yummy too!

  • 01-23-2006 6:30 AM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    does the cake need to be refrigerated then?

  • 01-23-2006 7:40 AM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    Ok, do you use jello or instant pudding?

    Debbie
    Debbie

  • 01-23-2006 7:46 AM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    are you talking about instant pudding Jello brand or actually JELLO like orange or strawberry? Either way sounds great! We use the frosting out of the can and mix with coolwhip and thats really good too!

  • 01-23-2006 7:54 AM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    Here is what I found on another thread.

    RE: Walmart Cake Icing--ISO Recipe for this type of fluffy light icing
    Posted by: CajunGirl_LA Posted on: 1/23/2006 7:26:05 AM
    #R7044599

    I'm sure it's Cool Whip mixed with Instant Pudding. Mix 12 oz. Cool Whip with 2 small boxes instant pudding and beat until thick. You can use any flavor you want.

    Put On A Happy Face

  • 01-23-2006 2:25 PM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    Sorry this one took me so long to get back to! It is indeed jello pudding mix. I used 2 pkgs coconut cream pudding to go on my coconut cake, and it was sinful! My girlfriend makes a french vanilla cake and uses 2 white chocolate pudding mixes, and then tops with strawberries. This is my new favorite frosting--it tastes so rich and silky but is truly low fat! Emily

  • 01-23-2006 3:37 PM In reply to

    • rubu
    • Not Ranked
    • Joined on 08-05-2002
    • Posts 850

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact

  • 01-23-2006 3:46 PM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    I use that a lot of icing because you can use the sugar free pudding. And now that they have sugar free cool whip, I am looking forward to trying that.. Thanks for sharing, Emily!

    ♥Marcia
    Prayers 2

    (`'·.¸(`'·.¸*¤*¸.·'´)¸.·'´)
    «´¨`·..¤*Hugs, *¤..·´¨`»
    «´¨`·..¤*Marcia*¤..·´¨`»
    (¸.·'´(¸.·'´*¤*`'·.¸)`'·.¸)

    Happiness keeps you sweet, Trials keep you strong, Sorrows keep you human, Failures keep you humble, Success keeps you glowing, but ONLY GOD keeps you going!


    "You grow up the day you have your first real laugh--at yourself."

    --Ethel Barrymore

    When life drops a pile on you, it’s hard to remember that even fertilizer is worth something. But when it does, just pick yourself up, brush yourself off and plow onward.


    Check out my blog: http://hdmcfar.blogspot.com/

    4th Of July countdown banner

    Christmas countdown banner

  • 01-23-2006 3:50 PM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    Hi Emily,
    One more question. Is the beating time actually 15 minutes? That just seems like a very long time.

    Thanks in advance! This sounds great and easy!!

  • 01-23-2006 4:29 PM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    I don't have a stand mixer, just a kitchen aid hand one. Do you really have to beat for 15 minutes?

  • 01-23-2006 4:39 PM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    emilyjane~~` Both cakes sound divine as well as the easy frosting recipe~~ Yumm Janie~~

    Thanks so much for sharing~~

    Chocolate here I come!!!

  • 01-23-2006 6:06 PM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    The frosting is even better is you use 8 oz. cream cheese, 12 oz. cool whip and 1 pkg. instant pudding. Yummy and not too sweet!

  • 01-24-2006 6:47 AM In reply to

    RE: Cool Whip Makes the BEST Frosting!

    Reply Contact
    I do beat for fifteen minutes--the cool whip consistency has to change to a light, buttery frosting. It may not take everyone the entire time--just make sure it's not stll at a "sticky" stage, or you will never frost your cake with it! Emily
Page 1 of 3 (38 items) 1 2 3 Next >