One time on Usenet, "Julie Bove" > said:
> "Anna" > wrote in message
> ...

> >1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
> > 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
> > 1 cup milk
> > 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
> >
> > In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix with milk and vanilla. Mix until
> > smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spread
> > evenly over cake
>
> Ugh. That sounds vile!

It's not something I'd want to try either. I've been trying scratch
frostings lately and though I haven't done this one, it sounds nice
to me:

French Vanilla Frosting

1 C. milk
3 T. flour

Make a white sauce of above. It will be very thick. Boil for 1 few
minutes. Cool completely.

1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter
1 C. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Cream butter. Add sugar and vanilla. Combine white sauce and beat at
high speed on food mixer for about 5 minutes. Makes enough to frost a
2 or 3 layer cake.

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Jani in WA