Creamy Frosting For Kids Recipe

Whip up a batch of this dreamy, kid-friendly frosting in just minutes! Not too sweet and bursting with delicious flavor, it's the perfect topping for children's birthday cakes, cupcakes, and more. Easily customize the pudding flavor to match your little one's favorite – chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, the options are endless! This recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 3147 kcal
Protein 55g
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Ingredients for Creamy Frosting For Kids

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How to Make Creamy Frosting For Kids

  1. In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  2. Remove from heat and pour the butter mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add 3.4 oz (1 small box) instant pudding mix (any flavor), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup milk. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add 4 ounces (1/2 package) of softened cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold in 8 ounces (1 container) of thawed cool whip.
  5. Refrigerate the frosting for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to thicken.
  6. Frost your cake or cupcakes and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

77 g

Sugar

879g

Fat

728g

Carbs

93g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Frosting For Kids?

Creamy Frosting For Kids takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creamy Frosting For Kids?

Creamy Frosting For Kids has approximately 3147 calories per serving, with about 55 g protein, 93 g carbohydrates and 334 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creamy Frosting For Kids?

The key ingredients for Creamy Frosting For Kids are Cream Cheese, Chocolate Pudding Mix, Butter, Brown Sugar, Milk, Cool Whip. See the full list with measurements above.

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