Okay, so I’ve been craving coconut cake lately, the kind with that super light and fluffy frosting. I didn’t want anything heavy like buttercream, so I thought, “Why not try using Cool Whip?” I mean, it’s already whipped, it’s sweet, and it’s got that nice, airy texture. Seemed like a shortcut worth exploring!
Mixing it Up
First, I baked my coconut cake layers. Used my favorite recipe, nothing fancy, just a good ol’ reliable one. While those were cooling, I got to work on the frosting experiment. I grabbed a tub of Cool Whip from the freezer – make sure it’s thawed, but still cold! You don’t want it to be all melty and liquidy.
I scooped the Cool Whip into a big bowl. Now, for some extra flavor and to make it a bit more “frosting-like,” I decided to add a few things.
- Powdered Sugar: Just a little, maybe half a cup? I sifted it in to avoid any lumps. This helps to sweeten it up and give a touch more structure.
- Coconut Extract: A teaspoon of this stuff really boosted that coconut flavor. You could use vanilla, too, if you prefer.
- Cream Cheese(Optional): added 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened.
I used a whisk and gently folded everything together. Key word: gently! You don’t want to deflate that lovely Cool Whip airiness. I kept folding until it was all nicely combined, no streaks of powdered sugar or anything.
Frosting the Cake
Once the cake layers were completely cool (important!), I started frosting. I put a dollop of the Cool Whip frosting on the first layer and spread it out evenly. Then, I sprinkled some shredded coconut on top, because, why not? More coconut is always good.
I repeated that with the second layer, then I put the whole cake in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Just to let everything firm up a bit. This Cool Whip frosting is definitely softer than buttercream, so chilling it helps it hold its shape.
The Verdict
It’s good and super easy! It is holding up pretty well. The flavor is light, sweet, and definitely * cream cheese gave the frosting more body and substance.
If you’re looking for a super quick, easy, and light frosting option, this Cool Whip method is definitely worth a try.
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