The weekend started out innocently enough. We, including 5 of our boys and a rather lazy English bulldog named Ellie, headed up to our little cottage on a little lake in the middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin to enjoy a little family time. As the drive progressed, I knew that I didn’t feel just right. What I would find out, very soon, was that I had a kidney stone and it wanted out. Luckily, this “passed” very quickly. Unfortunately, it left me feeling a little down and in discomfort. As I lay on the sofa, I realized that I wanted to do something to turn my mood around. I started thinking about my family and how lucky I really am. So, I thought that I would make a special meal for them. Getting in the kitchen always puts me in good spirits.
I used chocolate instant pudding for my base, but the sky is the limit. Just think of all the different pudding flavors that are out there. You can really create some great and unique frostings. Your friends will think that you are a master baker and that you spent all day preparing such a great dessert. But we will know differently.
Cottage Cake with Whipped Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cake mix prepared as specified on box
- 1 3.9 oz instant pudding of choice I used chocolate
- 1 cup cold milk
- ¼ cup powder sugar
- 1 8 oz container of Cool Whip or Whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on box and allow to cool completely.
- Whisk together instant pudding, milk and powder sugar in a large mixing bowl for approximately 2 minutes.
- Stir in the Cool Whip to the pudding mixture.
- If the mixture seems to be a little runny, place in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up.
- Spread on cake or cupcakes.
- Enjoy!
Sara says
I am so excited about this recipe and feel foolish I never thought of doing this myself. I am not an icing person so, like your oldest son, I scrape most of the icings off the cake. Because I am like that, this recipe of yours will save the day, as who doesn’t like pudding and Cool Whip? My husband and I were sitting here thinking of all the possibilities of flavors. Thank you for the recipe, and also very glad to hear you are feeling better.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Sara, we love your comments! Please share those possibilities of other flavors with us!
Brenda Bolliver says
AACCCKKKK kidney stone! I have had several. Ended in the ED every time. Intravenous morphine makes it worth it. But ICCKKK they are not nice!!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Ugh Brenda. I agree with you….they are not nice at all. However, this frosting on the cake is. I hope that you give it a try.
Jhady says
This is one delicious cake, I have never tried using pudding and cool whip but I will now. I think it’s a good combination for frosting.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for stopping by, we appreciate hearing from you!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I’m so curious how this tastes, it looks good!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Danielle, I ruin the surprise for you: It tastes great!!
Felicia Franceschelli says
Yumm that cake looks amazing and soooo delicious! I wish I enjoyed baking but in ways it does look like it COULD be fun 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the comments!
Payal Bansal says
such a creamy cake.. cant wait to have a bite
Dan from Platter Talk says
Light, creamy, and really tasty! Thanks for the comments!
Liz Mays says
Oh my goodness, does that ever look good. The frosting looks ultra creamy too.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thank you Liz!
JT and Amanda says
AS always this looks delicious! I wish you could come cook for me!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much, and that would be fun!
Colette S says
P.s I love the name of your blog!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks Colette! We try our best!
Colette S says
i could try my hand at making this. It looks very tasty!
Dan from Platter Talk says
It’s easy, light tasting and truly easy. I’m sure you could do this one!
Stacey @ miscfinds4u.com says
Frosting with only 4 ingredients and you can whip it up in minutes? That sounds perfect for me! It looks awesome too!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Less is more! Thanks for the comments!
Heather Jones says
I’ve never heard of a cake made of instant pudding and cool whip, but it looks delicious! Sorry about your kidney stone, glad it passed quickly though.
Scott from Platter Talk says
Heather the sky is the limit with the flavors of frosting that you make. Please let me know if you make this. I know that you will like it.
Kitchen Riffs says
Sorry to hear about your kidney stone! Not something I’ve ever experienced, but I do know that can be painful. Hope everything is OK. Thanks for the cake — looks incredible.
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks for you well wishes. I think that the worst is over. Thanks for stopping by.
Lydia Filgueras says
My mother always made that frosting but she used something called Dream Whip. It was sold in powdered form and you added milk to it and mixed it up. My favorite cake growing up was an orange cake poked with green (I mean lime) jello and this Dream Whip/Vanilla Pudding icing. It was always nice and moist and I remember it being delicious. I was in my 30s when she made the last one for me 🙂
Scott from Platter Talk says
Lydia, that cake sounds delicious. I know that I have seen Dream Whip at the grocery store in the past. I will have to pick some up and make your Mom’s cake for my family. Can’t wait.
Kung Phoo says
Desserts always pick up my mood! The cake looks like it would do the trick!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Whether I am cooking or eating, food picks up my mood as well. I hope you enjoy the cake!
Cindy Batchelor says
Wow that looks so yummy! I’ve never heard of a cake like this but I can’t wait to try it out!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks for stopping by. I know that you will love this cake when you make it. Don’t forget a big glass of milk to wash it down.
Mistee Dawn says
That looks absolutely delicious. I love cake! Thanks for the recipe.
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks Mistee. I love cake too. This recipe is fast, easy and delicious. Hope you give it a try.
nancy@skinnykitchen says
Looks really delicious Dan!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thank you Nancy!
Anna and Liz Recipes says
Yummy cake, and sometimes no frosting is ok too!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Our oldest son concurs!
Kecia'sFlavor Breakthrough says
That is what I don’t like about frosting, toooo sweet! This looks great!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Kecia, it was almost too good!