cake experts !! ok i want to make frosting and at my local grocery store their bakery makes 2 kinds of?

You can make the cool whip frosting in any flavor.

Mix together:

1 3oz package of instant pudding--any flavor. Lemon is my favorite.

1 cup of milk

Add:

1 12oz container of cool-whip.

Stabilized Whipped Cream Icing - By Wilton

Ingredients:

1/2 pint (1 cup) heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons Piping Gel (found @ Walmart in Wilton Section)

1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

Makes: 1 1/2 - 2 cups of icing.

Instructions

Combine whipping cream and sugar in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add piping gel and vanilla, then continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Do not over beat.

As an alternative, you can use Frozen Non-Dairy Whipped Topping or Packaged Topping Mix. Thaw frozen whipped topping in refrigerator before coloring or using for decorating. Use packaged topping mix immediately after preparing. Store decorated cupcakes in refrigerator until ready to serve. Do not allow either to stay at room temperature, as it becomes too soft for decorating.

wiped cream, JK

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.

I highly recommend allrecipes.com They have many frosting recipes to choose from....and most recipes have reader reviews. I use this source frequently when trying to find a specific recipe.

The classic is called "7 minute frosting." it's wonderful