Instant pudding mix is a game changer.

I havewritten about the different waysit can be used in baking before, but here I go again.

In this case, I point specifically to theWhipped Cream Frostingon our December 2024 cover cake.

Southern Living Whipped Cream Frosting beating the frosting until it holds peaks

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Simply add it to the cream before whipping.

Normal cornstarch needs heat to activate its full thickening abilities.)

It can be made two days ahead and refrigerated.

instant pudding mix jell-o

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Its kind of awesome.

It also yields a pipeable consistency that’s still sturdy enough to support multiple layers of cake.

Southern Living White Poinsettia Layer Cake with Cranberry-Orange Filling

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