Eureka!!! I am so excited! If you've been reading my blog you know that I have a thing for the diet soda cakes (here and here) and that I've been having a hard time finding a recipe anywhere that was a suitable replacement for plain vanilla frosting. I have been unsuccessful. Nothing has worked out very well.
What's the solution when you can't find a suitable recipe? Make one yourself, of course! So I created my own concoction that is thick enough, has a great vanilla flavor and is creamy and decadently delicious. And, it's super easy peasy! (You know I like that part!) All you need is:
1 small box instant sugar free vanilla pudding mix (see *note)
2 C lite whipped cream
1 C 1% milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
*Note: I used Wal-Mart brand sugar free french vanilla instant pudding mix, and I really like the flavor it has. I also made a batch using Jell-O brand sugar free fat free vanilla instant pudding mix, and it was a little less vibrant. If you use a plain vanilla flavor you might consider adding a Tablespoon of Stevia to the mix to give it a little sweet spring in its step.
All you do is mix the milk, vanilla and pudding mix together until it gets thick. Then whisk in the whipped cream until it is well blended and creamy.
This frosting is different from other pudding frostings I have found because the trick that I came up with is using less milk than the box calls for and adding a splash of vanilla. When you make the pudding by the box directions, the frosting does not have the right consistency or texture. I decided to make the pudding thicker by adding in less milk and then finding just the right amount of whipped cream to get the right balance between thickness, fluffiness, taste and texture. And I did it!
On top of that, it makes an amazing fruit dip!!! (click on pic for a larger view)
The best part? The nutritional stats! This recipe will frost one 9x13 cake. For a 3 Tablespoon serving there are only 32 calories!!! Can you believe that?! Compare that to just 2 Tablespoons of Betty Crocker Vanilla Frosting. That has 140 calories---over 100 more calories than my recipe. Isn't that amazing? My frosting has just 5g carbs per 3 Tablespoon serving. Betty Crocker has 23g carbs per serving of only 2 Tablespoons. I think it's pretty obvious the benefits in nutrition my recipe has over store bought frosting.
As I've mentioned, I've experimented with quite a few frosting recipes and mixtures. My oldest daughter, 17, is quite finicky. She has not liked a single one of them, and has been preferring to have her cake naked rather than have any topping. Well, she tasted this one and exclaimed, "Delicioso!" and gave me a big thumbs up. Woohoo! And, I served it to one of my husband's friends last night and he thought it was excellent too. This one definitely passes muster for imitation vanilla frosting. You've really got try this one! (Cover and keep in the refrigerator.)
Happy Indulgence (but don't go overboard!)
Lisa
PS Hover over the black bar on the right side of the screen to pull out more menu options, like the one to follow my blog or to search previous posts for more great healthy recipes.
happyfairylove@live.com
What's the solution when you can't find a suitable recipe? Make one yourself, of course! So I created my own concoction that is thick enough, has a great vanilla flavor and is creamy and decadently delicious. And, it's super easy peasy! (You know I like that part!) All you need is:
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| Oops! Don't forget the vanilla! |
2 C lite whipped cream
1 C 1% milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
*Note: I used Wal-Mart brand sugar free french vanilla instant pudding mix, and I really like the flavor it has. I also made a batch using Jell-O brand sugar free fat free vanilla instant pudding mix, and it was a little less vibrant. If you use a plain vanilla flavor you might consider adding a Tablespoon of Stevia to the mix to give it a little sweet spring in its step.
All you do is mix the milk, vanilla and pudding mix together until it gets thick. Then whisk in the whipped cream until it is well blended and creamy.
This frosting is different from other pudding frostings I have found because the trick that I came up with is using less milk than the box calls for and adding a splash of vanilla. When you make the pudding by the box directions, the frosting does not have the right consistency or texture. I decided to make the pudding thicker by adding in less milk and then finding just the right amount of whipped cream to get the right balance between thickness, fluffiness, taste and texture. And I did it!
On top of that, it makes an amazing fruit dip!!! (click on pic for a larger view)
The best part? The nutritional stats! This recipe will frost one 9x13 cake. For a 3 Tablespoon serving there are only 32 calories!!! Can you believe that?! Compare that to just 2 Tablespoons of Betty Crocker Vanilla Frosting. That has 140 calories---over 100 more calories than my recipe. Isn't that amazing? My frosting has just 5g carbs per 3 Tablespoon serving. Betty Crocker has 23g carbs per serving of only 2 Tablespoons. I think it's pretty obvious the benefits in nutrition my recipe has over store bought frosting.
As I've mentioned, I've experimented with quite a few frosting recipes and mixtures. My oldest daughter, 17, is quite finicky. She has not liked a single one of them, and has been preferring to have her cake naked rather than have any topping. Well, she tasted this one and exclaimed, "Delicioso!" and gave me a big thumbs up. Woohoo! And, I served it to one of my husband's friends last night and he thought it was excellent too. This one definitely passes muster for imitation vanilla frosting. You've really got try this one! (Cover and keep in the refrigerator.)
Happy Indulgence (but don't go overboard!)
Lisa
PS Hover over the black bar on the right side of the screen to pull out more menu options, like the one to follow my blog or to search previous posts for more great healthy recipes.
happyfairylove@live.com
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