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
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
Sara, we love your comments! Please share those possibilities of other flavors with us!
Brenda Bolliver
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
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
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
Thanks for stopping by, we appreciate hearing from you!
Danielle @ We Have It All
I'm so curious how this tastes, it looks good!
Dan from Platter Talk
Danielle, I ruin the surprise for you: It tastes great!!
Felicia Franceschelli
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
Thanks for the comments!
Payal Bansal
such a creamy cake.. cant wait to have a bite
Dan from Platter Talk
Light, creamy, and really tasty! Thanks for the comments!
Liz Mays
Oh my goodness, does that ever look good. The frosting looks ultra creamy too.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thank you Liz!
JT and Amanda
AS always this looks delicious! I wish you could come cook for me!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, and that would be fun!
Colette S
P.s I love the name of your blog!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks Colette! We try our best!
Colette S
i could try my hand at making this. It looks very tasty!
Dan from Platter Talk
It's easy, light tasting and truly easy. I'm sure you could do this one!