Description
Easy and delicious whipped cream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into the chilled bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Use immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes.
Notes
- For best results, use very cold heavy cream.
- Do not overwhip, or the frosting will become grainy.
- Frosting is best used immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for a short period.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg