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Whipped cream frosting: pipes well and can be made ahead! Perfect for cupcakes and cakes.
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Whipped Cream Frosting

Need a fluffy, light frosting that holds its shape well? Look no further than this whipped cream frosting recipe! Made with just 3 simple ingredients. It's more stable than regular whipped cream and is perfect for any make-ahead dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: frosting or topping
Keyword: how to make whipped cream frosting, whipped cream cheese frosting, whipped cream frosting, whipped cream frosting recipe
Servings: 10
Calories: 351kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth.
  • Turn the mixer down to medium-low speed and pour the heavy cream down the side of the bowl in a very slow and steady stream, stopping every now and then to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula.
  • When all the cream has been added, turn the mixer up to medium-high and whip until the frosting holds stiff peaks.
  • Fold in the vanilla extract, if using.

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Notes

* Do not use cream cheese from a tub. Look for the kind of cream cheese that comes in a brick for this recipe.
  • Can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Keep refrigerated.
  • Makes enough to fill & frost 1 triple-layer 8-inch cake, 1 double-layer 9-inch cake, or 2 dozen cupcakes.
  • Perfect for Black Forest Cake, Red Velvet Cake or cupcakes, Banana Pudding Cake, or Tuxedo Cupcakes.
  • For a chocolate version, add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder in step #1 of the recipe instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 80mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1265IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 0.1mg