Dream Whip Icing: Frosting that is Light and Not Too Sweet
Looking for a frosting that is light and not too sweet? Hey, I got this!
I’m not a fan of icings in general, they are always way too sweet for my liking. So, years ago I went on the hunt for an icing that was light and A LOT less sweet than say, a buttercream icing.
I mentioned this icing in a blog post a while back and the amount of people asking for my recipe was astounding. So, as promised, I’m sharing what I call Dream Whip Icing.
Dream Whip Icing: Frosting that is Light and Not Too Sweet
This icing is my go-to when it comes to a fabulous frosting. It’s TO.DIE.FOR!
… also, it is so super easy to make. Bonus!
Make sure you use Instant Pudding {not cooked} and if you can, use clear vanilla as well. Regular brown vanilla extract will turn the icing a brownish tinge.
This icing does ‘melt’ faster than a traditional buttercream. So, if you need it to sit out for a while, I suggest adding another package of pudding, since this helps to stiffen the icing a lot.
For instance, I made a castle cake for my oldest {circa 2007} and used this Dream Whip icing, with the extra packet of pudding. It was a very hot day and the house was incredibly warm. I kept the cake in the fridge for the most part {even cooling it down now and then when decorating}, until it was ‘cake time’.
Yet, as you can see with these Minnie Mouse Cupcakes from my twins birthday this past July, you can shape the icing somewhat as well.
And yes, it’s this Dream Whip icing that was in between the ombre rainbow layers of the Hello Kitty cake I made.
So, if you need an icing that isn’t as sweet, this one HAS to be tried. You’ll see why it’s my favourite icing of all time!
Ways to Use this Icing
- You can add crushed Oreos to dream whip icing to use on our Oreo Cookies and Cream Cupcakes.
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Dream Whip Icing
Ingredients
- 2 pkg Dream Whip {along with ingredients to make the Dream Whip (as per instructions on packet, which is usually Milk and Vanilla Extract})
- 1 pkg Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
Instructions
- Make the Dream Whip as per the instructions on the package, usually milk and Vanilla Extract {clear, if possible}.
- Add in the Instant pudding.
- Beat until blended.
- Colour the icing if needed.
Definitely going to save this recipe!!!
thats my kind of icing. Im not a fan of too sweet either I usually scrape it off but I love dream whip so yum def going to try this one.
YES! And I’m sick of scraping off the sweet icing, I want icing!! lol
So, I took matters into my own hands. I have my icing now. YAY!!
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Love the icing.But I think I goofed.I made the Pudding according to its directions also then mixed the two together.It turned out ok but I think I was to just add the powder to the dream whip right?Oh well next time I will try it the right way.Thanks again.
oh no! Yes, you just add in the powder. 🙂
love how easy this sounds to make! definitely going to try!
Let me know when you do.
I mean, tell me how much you love it!!
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Whoa! It almost seems too easy to be so perfect! Thank you for sharing – I will be tucking this one away for future use!
You are very welcome Soozle, it’s a keeper for sure!!
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This sounds amazing!!! I am not a fan of the icing sugar icing so I will definitely be trying this out!
Me neither, way too sweet for me!
This sounds amazing! We’ll be trying this out next time we need to frost something!
thanks for the recipe
You’re welcome!!
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When you speak of a package do you mean the “two packets” that come in the box…… Or a TOTAL of 4 “packets”….!!!!
Also what size box of pudding mix?
Can you use the flavor of your choosing on the pudding?
yes the packets. I think they are the 153g size box of pudding, and whatever flavour you like! 🙂
Sounds delicious. Added to my to try list.
Will have to try this recipe on the next cake it looks fabulous!
I’ve been using this recipe for years. I like that it’s not too sweet.
Awesome, another fan!
Sounds great, I must try this next time.
Oh that cupcake icing looks fantastic! I still get blown away when I see how talented you are at baking!
Awe, thank you Victoria!
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oh my goodness those cupcakes are so cute!!!! I will have to save his recipe for icing because I also have a hard time finding icing that is not too sweet!
That was exactly my problem. Now I can have my icing and eat it too!
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The picture of the Minnie Mouse Cupcakes look so sweet…pun intended 🙂 Well done Tammi!
Ha! 🙂
Mmm, sounds delicious! Those cupcakes are adorable!
Thanks Holly!
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