Our simple 3-ingredient Chocolate Pudding Cool Whip Frosting is both delicious and easy! This frosting tastes amazing on just about anything (or even by itself). It’s just a box of chocolate pudding, a tub of Cool Whip, and a bit of milk. How easy is that?!
Whipped frosting is my absolute favorite frosting and I get it on my birthday cake every year. I wanted to make a homemade version without using whipping cream. I’ve made frosting with whipping cream before, and it’s a lot of pressure! You have to mix it just enough, but not too much.
Instead, I simply use a tub of pre-made whipped topping and call it good. I’ve even used this method to make my Lazy Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting that’s incredibly tasty!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy and Quick: Just three ingredients and a few minutes are all you need to whip up a creamy, dreamy chocolate frosting.
- Cost-Effective: Using brand name products this isn’t too bad, but you could use store-brand products to keep this frosting even more budget-friendly without sacrificing flavor.
- Customizable and Delicious: Swap in different instant pudding mix flavors to change it up.
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Ingredient Notes
Made with just three simple ingredients, this Cool Whip pudding frosting whips up light, fluffy, and delicious every time. It’s easy to customize with different pudding flavors or whipped topping varieties, but otherwise it doesn’t need much changing, keeping things as simple (and tasty!) as possible.
- Pudding: For this recipe, we’re using instant chocolate pudding mix, but you can easily switch to any flavor you like.
- Whipped Topping: Any type works—regular or extra creamy, name brand or store brand.
- Milk: I use whole milk here because that’s what I have on hand, but any milk will work.
Special Note: To make this frosting more figure-friendly, try reduced-fat or zero-sugar varieties of these ingredients. It would be great on my Healthier Chocolate Cake.
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See recipe card below with ingredient amounts and detailed instructions.
- Mix pudding mix and milk together in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the whipped topping
to the pudding mixture
and mix another 3 minutes.
Storage
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Since it contains dairy, any cake or cupcakes frosted with it should be stored in the refrigerator.
Absolutely! Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two until you’re ready to use it.
Yes. Frosting can be frozen in an airtight container. For frosted cakes or cupcakes, freeze them unwrapped first until frozen solid, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a container or freezer bag before freezing. Unwrap before thawing so the plastic wrap doesn’t stick.
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Chocolate Pudding Cool Whip Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding, or any flavor 3.9 ounces
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tub Cool Whip 8 ounces
Instructions
- Mix pudding mix and milk together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl once.1 box instant chocolate pudding, or any flavor, ½ cup milk
- Add the whipped topping to the pudding mixture and mix another 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl once or twice.1 tub Cool Whip
About Mindy
Mindy has been cooking for over 30 years, starting as a young mother who learned how to create delicious meals on a budget. Today, she shares approachable recipes made with everyday ingredients that are easy, affordable, and family-friendly. Her goal is to show that great food doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.