Description
A light and fluffy whipped cream frosting that transforms any dessert into a decadent masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Chill the mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken and becomes frothy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract gradually, continuing to whip until soft peaks form.
- Beat the softened unsalted butter in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the whipped cream into the butter gently until fully combined and fluffy.
- Use immediately to frost your cupcakes or cake, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
You can prepare the frosting a day in advance and store it in an airtight container. Rewhip lightly before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: whipped cream frosting, dessert topping, cake frosting, easy recipe, homemade frosting