Best 6 Jello Frosting Recipes

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**Jello Frosting: A Delightful and Versatile Treat for Bakers of All Levels**

Jello frosting is a fun and easy way to add color, flavor, and texture to your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this versatile frosting can be customized to suit your taste and the occasion. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you'll find a Jello frosting recipe in this article that's perfect for your next baking project. From classic vanilla to fruity flavors like strawberry and lemon, there's a Jello frosting recipe here for everyone. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

JELLO SHEET (POKE CAKE) CAKE FROSTING



Jello Sheet (Poke Cake) Cake Frosting image

This is the original recipe for the Jell-o sheet cake frosting from the 1970's. I had to search Mom's recipes to find it as the new recipe just uses Cool Whip alone. The only change it to Cool Whip from dream whip to save a step. Everyone loves it.

Provided by Mooselips

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 13 X 9 Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 ounce) package Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping
1 cup milk
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • combine ingredients except the Cool Whip in a medium bowl and beat on low until well blended, about 1 minute.
  • Fold in Cool Whip topping.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before frosting the jello cake.
  • refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

JELLO WHIP FROSTING



Jello Whip Frosting image

I'm a big fan of using Jello Instant Pudding and Cool Whip as a frosting for cupcakes, so I assumed there must be a typically-used fruity Instant Jello equivalent. Long story short, there was not. I put this together using some of the bits and pieces of recipes I could find, and some spur-of-the-moment thinking when I thought it was going to go all wrong. My first attempt was using raspberry flavour on chocolate cupcakes, but experiment with different flavours and see what you like best!

Provided by Torricus

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 cups, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (85 g) package jelly powder (any flavour)
2 cups Cool Whip Topping
1/2 cup ice cube
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water (approximately)

Steps:

  • Stir 1 package of jelly powder in 1/2 cup boiling water for 2 min., until dissolved.
  • Add enough cold water to 1/2 cup ice cubes to make up 3/4 cup. Stir into jelly powder until ice is completely melted.
  • Whisk in 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip Topping with a wire whisk.
  • Refrigerate approximately 1 hour, or until it is no longer liquid (more like a mousse consistency).
  • Break up the mixture a little bit with a spatula.
  • Gently fold in remaining 1/2 cup of Cool Whip, blending until desired consistency is reached.
  • Frost cakes or cupcakes using a knife, spatula or piping bag - whatever you use for normally frosting cakes!

JELLO AND COOL WHIP FROSTING



Jello and Cool Whip Frosting image

Easy and yummy frosting - good on angel food cake. I don't know where Mom got this recipe (maybe she made it up), but this was our most requested cake and frosting for birthdays.

Provided by Connie Lea

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounces Jello gelatin, any flavor
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Make jello as directed on package except using 3/4 cup boiling water instead of 1 cup so the jello is a little thicker.
  • After jello is set, beat with mixer until there are small pieces. Add cool whip and beat until completely mixed. Spread on angel food cake. Keep refrigerated until time to serve.

JELLO POKE CAKE WITH BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Jello Poke Cake with Butter Cream Cheese Frosting image

The cake is the standard jello poke cake, you can use white or yellow cake mix and any flavor of jello to make it in the flavor of your choice. The frosting I use is included in the link below too. These is a great summer cake or to serve when kids are around- simple and delicious!

Provided by Lisa Foote

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 box white or yellow cake mix
1- 3 oz. box jello gelatin, any flavor, regular or sugar free

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven as directed on cake mix box. Follow directions for making a 9X13 cake including all ingredients called for on the box. Bake cake as instructed.
  • 2. About 5 minutes before the cake is done, in a small bowl, mix jello powder and 1 1/4 cup hot water. Stir until dissolved. NOTE: You do not use the amount of water called for to make regular jello.
  • 3. When cake is done, let it cool 5 minutes. Poke the cake with a fork or a kebab pole all over the top of the cake going down to the bottom of the pan. Make sure you get the edges and corners.
  • 4. Using a tablespoon, slowly drip the dissolved hot jello over the cake, taking care to get all of the holes. Cool cale completely and put in refrigerator to continue to cool and set- about 4 hours.
  • 5. I use this frosting on my poke cakes. I sometimes match the flavor but you can mix it up to make it match holiday colors, shower color or birthday party colors. It's called Butter and Cream Cheese Frosting: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/dessert-cake/butter-and-cream-cheese-frosting.html?p=3 Once your cake is frosted, cover and chill it a couple more hours or overnight to let all the flavors set and frosting set up.

JELLO COOKIES W/FROSTING



Jello Cookies W/Frosting image

Soft and delicious, very easy to make! Any flavor jello works - my family likes strawberry the best.

Provided by JPerez

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup margarine
1/2 cup white sugar
3 ounces gelatin powder (any flavor)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons gelatin powder (same flavor as cookie)
5 tablespoons warm milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar (or more to thicken)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For cookies: Cream margarine, sugar, and box of jello.
  • Mix in one egg at a time, then add milk and vanilla and beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Drop by tsp on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • This is a very soft cookie. After completely cool, frost with jello icing.
  • For icing: Mix all ingredients and stir. Add more powdered sugar if necessary to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 219.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.1, Protein 6.1

JELLO FROSTING RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Jello Frosting Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounce pkg. of Jello (favorite flavor)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place the above ingredients in a large GLASS OR METAL mixing bowl (OF A STAND MIXER). Turn the mixer on high just as you add ½ cup of boiling water. Whip on high for five minutes NOTE: This recipe only seems to work if you use a stand mixer, with whisk attachment. Also, make sure you use a glass or metal mixing bowl, do not try this with a plastic bowl. NOTE: Some people have commented that they don't think raw egg whites are safe for children to eat. The egg whites in this recipe are no longer raw after you add the BOILING WATER. NOTE: This recipe makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes, or a 9 x 13 cake. If you are going to do any piping or edges, you might have to double the recipe. NOTE: This frosting pipes beautifully and holds its shape well. Like any 7 minute type frosting, it does get a little sticky/tacky the second day, so its best if you make it the day you want to serve it. If you have to make it the night before, just store it in an airtight container that doesn't touch the frosting. NOTE: This frosting has so many fun possibilities for birthday cakes/cupcakes. It would also make a wonderful filling.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor. If using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. For a thinner frosting, add more milk or water.
  • Taste the frosting before serving and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
  • Jello frosting is best served immediately after making. If you need to store it, keep it refrigerated for up to 2 days. Before serving, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Jello frosting can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and other desserts. It can also be used as a dip for fruit or pretzels.

Conclusion:

Jello frosting is a delicious, versatile frosting that is easy to make. It is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and other desserts. With so many different flavors of Jello to choose from, you can create a frosting that is perfect for any occasion.

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