WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING – Light, Fluffy & Ready in Minutes for Perfect Cakes
Create a smooth, airy, and perfectly sweet whipped cream frosting that spreads beautifully and enhances any cake or dessert. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for home bakers who want a soft, bakery-style finish without heavy buttercream. Made with simple ingredients, this frosting delivers a creamy texture, balanced sweetness, and a fresh flavor that works perfectly for cakes, cupcakes, and layered desserts.
DIRECTIONS
Using a chilled mixing bowl and cold beaters, whip the heavy cream until it turns slightly frothy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to beat. Keep whipping until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and thick enough to spread smoothly as frosting. Do not overbeat. Use immediately for best results.
INGREDIENTS (US UNITS)
1 pint heavy cream (well chilled)
1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
VARIATIONS
CHOCOLATE
½ cup cocoa powder, sifted with powdered sugar
COFFEE
1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in the cream
LEMON
½ teaspoon lemon extract
Fresh lemon zest instead of vanilla
ORANGE
½ teaspoon orange extract
Fresh orange zest instead of vanilla
NUT
1 teaspoon almond extract instead of vanilla
¾ cup finely chopped nuts folded in
TIPSY
1–2 tablespoons rum or bourbon instead of vanilla
(Optional: lightly drizzle cake layers with the same liquid for extra flavor)
READY IN
7 minutes
YIELDS
Frosting for one layer cake