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Close-up of thick creamy pale yellow Banana Pudding Frosting with visible vanilla flecks and a matte texture.

Banana Pudding Frosting: The Ultimate Creamy Pipeable Recipe

This Banana Pudding Frosting is a thick, pipeable buttercream featuring a pale yellow hue and vanilla flecks. Perfect for cupcakes, it tastes exactly like classic Southern banana pudding in a stable, velvety icing form.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 227g, softened to room temperature
  • 1 package instant banana pudding mix 3.4 oz / 96g dry mix
  • 4 cups powdered sugar 480g, sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream 30-45ml, as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 5ml, for flecks
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt to balance sweetness
  • 24 mini vanilla wafer cookies for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer Or hand mixer
  • 1 Piping Bag and Tip Large round tip recommended

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter for 3-5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  2. Lower speed and add the dry pudding mix, vanilla bean paste, and salt. Mix until combined.
  3. Add sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low then medium until smooth.
  4. Add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until the frosting is thick, creamy, and pipeable. Whip on high for 30 seconds for a matte finish.
  5. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe swirls onto cupcakes in gold liners. Garnish each with a mini vanilla wafer at a 45-degree angle.

Notes

Ensure the pudding mix is 'instant' and not 'cook and serve.'
Sift the powdered sugar to avoid lumps in your piping tip.