Description
This Banana Cream Frosting is light, fluffy, and perfect for cakes or cupcakes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 oz instant banana pudding mix
- 3/4 cup cold milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 2 tbsp crushed vanilla wafers, optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix with the cold milk until it starts to thicken.
- Add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the frosting is light, fluffy, and evenly blended.
- Chill the frosting for 20 to 30 minutes so it firms up slightly.
- Spread or pipe onto fully cooled cake or cupcakes.
- Top with crushed vanilla wafers if desired, then serve or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- This frosting can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup