Tired of buttercream on your cake? Whipped topping is better known as a dessert topping or dip, but it's also a great base for a delicate frosting. Since whipped topping is such a versatile base, a variety of ingredients can be substituted according to taste from cream cheese to peanut butter to make your whip frosting.
Total time (Classic): 5-10 minutes
Ingredients
Frosting Cool Whip Classic
- 1 box 99.2 g instant vanilla custard powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 227 g whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
- A few drops of food coloring (optional)
Frosting Cool Whip from Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 box 99.2 g instant vanilla custard powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 227 g whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
- A few drops of food coloring (optional)
Frosting Cool Whip from Cream Cheese
- 227 g cream cheese at room temperature
- 454 g whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting Cool Whip Rich Cream Cheese Flavor
- 227 g cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 stick of butter at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 227 g whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
Frosting Cool Whip Pineapple Flavor
- 227 g whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
- 1 box 99.2 g instant vanilla custard powder
- 425 g pineapple that has been mashed and dried.
Frosting Cool Whip Strawberry Flavor
- 2 strawberries whose stems have been removed
- 1/2 cup instant strawberry pudding powder
- 2 cups whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
Frosting Cool Whip Peanut Butter Flavor
- 1 box 99.2 g instant vanilla custard powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
Step
Method 1 of 7: Frosting Cool Whip Classic
Step 1. Mix custard powder, milk and vanilla
Using a medium-sized bowl, pour in the custard powder, then add the milk and vanilla. Whisk the ingredients until they are well combined and begin to thicken.
- You can substitute vanilla extract for almond extract for a luxurious variety of flavors.
- You can replace the vanilla custard powder with other flavors like chocolate, cheese, etc.
Step 2. Stir in the whipped topping
Add the whipped topping to the ingredients in the bowl. Gently stir all ingredients until combined using a spatula.
- When adding the whipped topping, the dough should be stirred gently to maintain its consistency.
- Make sure the ingredients are evenly mixed so that the color is uniform and not streaky.
- At this point, you can add food coloring if you want.
Step 3. Spread the frosting
Start spreading the frosting over your dessert by a few tablespoons with a spatula. When the entire surface is covered, use the spatula again to smooth the frosting and make sure it is evenly distributed.
- This frosting can be spread on top of various cakes and other desserts, from angel food cakes, cupcakes to sheet cakes.
- You can use a butter knife or spatula to make wavy designs on the frosting.
- Alternatively, you can put the frosting in a pastry bag (or a plastic bag with a hole in one end), and using a frosting head, squeeze the bag of frosting over your dessert.
Method 2 of 7: Frosting Cool Whip with Powdered Sugar
Step 1. Mix milk, custard powder and sugar
In a medium bowl, pour in the milk, custard powder and sugar. Stir until the ingredients are combined and begin to thicken (about 2 minutes).
You can replace the custard powder with a different flavor, such as lemon, cheese, or banana
Step 2. Stir in the whipped topping
Gently stir the whipped topping into the ingredients using a spatula.
- Stir the ingredients gently until everything is evenly mixed.
- You can also add a few drops of food coloring.
Step 3. Spread the frosting
Start spreading the frosting over your dessert by a few tablespoons with a spatula. When the entire surface is covered, use the spatula again to smooth the frosting and make sure it is evenly distributed.
- You can use this frosting on a variety of cakes and desserts, from angel food cakes to cupcakes to sheet cakes.
- You can use a butter knife or spatula to make wavy designs on the frosting.
- Alternatively, you can put the frosting in a pastry bag (or a plastic bag with a hole in one end), and using a frosting head, squeeze the bag of frosting over your dessert.
Method 3 of 7: Frosting Cool Whip Cream Cheese
Step 1. Combine cream cheese, whipped cream, and vanilla
Stir the soft cream cheese together with the whipped cream, then add the sugar and vanilla and stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
At this point, you can add a few drops of food coloring
Step 2. Spread the frosting
Start spreading the frosting over your dessert by a few tablespoons with a spatula. When the entire surface is covered, use the spatula again to smooth the frosting and make sure it is evenly distributed.
- You can use this frosting on a variety of cakes and desserts, from angel food cakes to cupcakes to sheet cakes.
- You can use a butter knife or spatula to make wavy designs on the frosting.
- Alternatively, you can put the frosting in a pastry bag (or a plastic bag with a hole in one end), and using a frosting head, squeeze the bag of frosting over your dessert.
Method 4 of 7: Cream Cheese Rich Frosting Cool Whip
Step 1. Mix cream cheese and butter together
The addition of butter to the cream cheese is the secret to the rich cheese flavor of the frosting.
Use a hand mixer and a large bowl or a standing mixer, and beat the soft cream cheese and butter on medium speed until well combined
Step 2. Add vanilla and sugar
Added powdered sugar is also a key component of the frosting's rich flavor.
Add vanilla and then powdered sugar, one cup per pour, and mix on medium speed until well combined
Step 3. Add the whipped topping
Gently combine the whipped topping with the batter, to finish the frosting
- Add whipped topping on medium speed.
- Mix until light and fluffy.
Step 4. Layer your dessert
You can use this frosting on a variety of cakes and desserts, from angel food cakes to cupcakes to sheet cakes.
- You can use a butter knife or spatula to make wavy designs on the frosting.
- When the entire surface is covered, use a spatula to smooth the frosting and make sure it is evenly distributed.
- Alternatively, you can put the frosting in a pastry bag (or a plastic bag with a hole in one end), and using a frosting head, squeeze the bag of frosting over your dessert.
Method 5 of 7: Pineapple Frosting Cool Whip
Step 1. Mix whipped topping, custard powder and canned pineapple
Canned pineapple provides moisture while milk and sugar provide the sweetness of a classic whip frosting recipe.
- In a medium bowl, add the whipped topping, custard powder and dried pineapple.
- Stir until evenly distributed.
Step 2. Spread the frosting
Start spreading the frosting over your dessert by a few tablespoons with a spatula. When the entire surface is covered, use the spatula again to smooth the frosting and make sure it is evenly distributed.
- You can use this frosting on a variety of cakes and desserts, from angel food cakes to cupcakes to sheet cakes.
- You can use a butter knife or spatula to make wavy designs on the frosting.
- Alternatively, you can put the frosting in a pastry bag (or a plastic bag with a hole in one end), and using a frosting head, squeeze the bag of frosting over your dessert.
Method 6 of 7: Frosting Cool Whip Strawberry
Step 1. Thaw the strawberries
This step is the key to producing a delicious strawberry flavor.
Put the strawberries whose stems have been removed into a food processor and turn them on until the strawberries are liquid
Step 2. Mix the strawberry liquid and custard powder
In a medium bowl, mix the strawberry liquid with the strawberry pudding powder.
Stir both until evenly distributed
Step 3. Mix in the whipped topping
When the strawberry liquid and custard powder are evenly mixed, gently stir the whipped topping into the mixture.
Keep stirring until all the ingredients are evenly mixed and colored
Step 4. Spread it over your dessert
Spread a few tablespoons of frosting over your dessert using a butter knife or spatula.
- Or, use a pastry bag (or a plastic bag with a small hole in one corner) with a frosting tip to cover your dessert.
- This frosting can be used for cupcakes, shortcakes, angel food cakes, sheet cakes, brownies, or refrigerator pies.
Method 7 of 7: Frosting Cool Whip Peanut Butter
Step 1. Add custard powder and milk
Mix the two ingredients together to make the frosting base.
- Add the whipped topping and milk in a medium bowl.
- Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed and begin to thicken (about 2 minutes).
Step 2. Add peanut butter, sugar and whipped topping
Stir in the remaining ingredients to finish the frosting
- Stir in peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
- Gently stir in the whipped topping to combine.
Step 3. Spread the frosting
Start spreading the frosting over your dessert by a few tablespoons with a spatula. When the entire surface is covered, use the spatula again to smooth the frosting and make sure it is evenly distributed.
- You can use this frosting on a variety of cakes and desserts, such as cupcakes, or refrigerator pies.
- You can use a butter knife or spatula to make wavy designs on the frosting.
- Alternatively, you can put the frosting in a pastry bag (or a plastic bag with a hole in one end), and using a frosting head, squeeze the bag of frosting over your dessert.
Items Needed
- Medium or large bowl
- Electric or stand mixer (optional)
- Measuring cup and spoon
- Spoon and/or butter knife
- Pastry bag and frosting head (optional)
