Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2007

so yummy!! I used non-fat milk and fat-free store brand cool whip. DELICIOUS!! Thanks so much for the easy-yummy recipe!

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Jenny20

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2007

I thought this tasted very good. Not exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a replacement for the whipped type frosting that the deli makes. After reading a review that stated it was like Walmarts I thought I had found it. But alas I'll keep looking. This would be a great topping for angelfood cake. I used it on my sons birthday cake. The frosting held up well, but the icing writing I used spread out into huge blobs in the frosting. I'll use it again, just not on birthday cake that requires decoration.

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Silvercin29

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2007

Love this! I have made it several times, experimenting with different pudding flavors on different cakes (e.g., vanilla pudding on an orange cake, chocolate pudding on a cherry cake, lemon pudding on a lemon cake, etc.). I prefer Dream Whip brand (doesn't have that "Cool Whip" artificial taste so much). Thanks for the recipe!

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KRANEY

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2007

Amazing whipped frosting! I keep eating it right off the cake--- a very unhygienic testament to its yumminess!

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CARROTTOP409

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2007

This was so easy and so much better than store-bought icing. I will definitely be making this for future cakes!

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MARYK24

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2007

Awesome!! Just what I was looking for. Not sure what some are talking about when they say it was runny. I did use whole milk and whipped it with a whisk until completely mixed. Great texture and flavor. Even better once chilled. Can't wait to try chocolate.

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cindylynn20

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2007

This is great, but I can't call it frosting. Topping, filling, etc. yes, but it isn't a substitute for frosting/icing.

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JBEANER75

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2007

Maybe I did something wrong but this didn't turn out!

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Darlene

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2007

I didn't care for this as much as I'd hoped. We ate it, but I didn't think it had authentic flavor. I think the whipped topping made it taste a bit artificial. It was really fluffy though. Next time, I'm going to try it with fresh whipped cream, and I think it will be delicious.

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Mile High Cook

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2007

Very good. Can't wait to try it with different pudding flavors.

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Khristin

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2007

yummy! i've been wanting to make this for a while now, and tonight, I finally decided to do it. I am a die-hard homemade whipped cream woman, no cool whip for me, so I used heavy cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and about a tablespoon or 2 of dry milk powder to keep it from getting runny (that is the worst!) for mine. I whipped the cream first, then made the pudding mix, I used french vanilla, and only 3/4 cup of whole (hey, i'm already using heavy cream, why not go all the way?!) milk so it would be thicker. I chilled the pudding for five minutes, then added to the whipped cream. I am eating it as I type, and man is it good! I love the cakes Wal-Mart has, only for their whipped cream frosting-ha ha! No more Wal-Mart for me! Seriously, this is GOOD! For those of you looking for a "traditional" frosting, this may not be the right one for you, this is a very light, creamy frosting. Think Cool Whip-as the name implies. Wonderful, wonderful recipe!!!!

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BEAN42069

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2007

Excellent! Exactly what i was looking for, very light and fluffy. Great for cupcakes at a summer picnic. People liked the frosting over the cupcakes.

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stacey

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Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2007

Tastes a lot like cool whip only and I love cool whip . Not sure if it's best for a cake. I even doubled the recipe with only one tub of cool whip. I just hope it holds up until party time.

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NELLIEJA

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2007

Absolutely loved this frosting! I used it on a double chocolate layer cake and it filled and frosted the cake nicely with even some frosting left over! One suggestion to those users who would like a chocolate twist: add a little Hersheys chocolate syrup to the chocolate version of this...fantastic! Will definitely use this frosting over and over and over! I also might add that if once you make this if you'd like to store it before you frost your cake, the frosting fits perfectly back into the Cool Whip container!

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Sarah

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2007

Oh my gosh this was so terrible to use as a frosting. It had the consistency of a filling but not a frosting for me. Yuck.

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2007

Perfect alternative to super-sweet store-bought frosting. Easy to make, no electric mixer needed, inexpensive and delicious. I used it for cupcakes for my son's fourth birthday. Both the kids and the moms ate it up! I got several compliments on my "homemade" icing :)

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2007

Perfect summer cake frosting!!I added a little color and sprinkles to make it fun for the kids.Big hit!

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autumnrose

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Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2007

my family loves this frosting. My husband usually wont eat cake because he doesnt like frosting. I made this one and now he asks me to make cake.

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MATTJEN3

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2007

This frosting was great! The best thing about it is it is so quick & easy! I can't wait to try other flavors of pudding...yummy!

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ARMYWIFE99

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2007

This definitely has limited usefulness as a frosting. As other reviewers have said, you can definitely taste the Cool Whip-like taste even after the pudding and milk have been fully incorporated. Also, it doesn't hold it's shape well enough to use as anything other than a simple topping - you won't be using it through a pastry bag or making designs with it, probably. That being said, it's very fast and easy to make, and if you wanted a simple and sweet tasting dessert topping this would probably work well for you. I probably won't set out to make this again, but if I'm ever in a pinch I might make it.

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