Ingredients:
- 8 oz Cool Whip (whipped topping), thawed
- 3.4 oz instant pudding mix (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 cup cold whole milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions:
- Sift the powdered sugar into a small bowl to remove any clumps.
- Pour 1 cup cold whole milk into your chilled large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the 3.4 oz instant pudding mix into the milk. Note: Use the hand mixer on low for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Add the sifted powdered sugar to the pudding mixture.
- Beat on medium speed for 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and heavy.
- Spoon the 8 oz thawed Cool Whip onto the top of the pudding base.
- Fold the topping in manually using a rubber spatula. Note: Use a cut and turn motion to preserve the air bubbles.
- Stop once no white streaks remain until the color is uniform and billowy.
- Chill the frosting in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before piping.
- Apply to completely cooled cakes until every surface is covered in velvety peaks.