Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
Light, fluffy chocolate frosting made from heavy cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla. It's not too sweet, pipes beautifully, and is ready in about 10 minutes.
Servings: 12 (makes about 2 cups)
Calories: 89kcal
Cost: $1.60, $0.13 per Serving.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Beat the heavy cream on medium to high speed until it thickens in the bowl of a stand up mixer with the whisk attachment.
- Continue to beat until soft peaks start to form. This will take approximately 2-4 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Increase the speed to high and mix until stiff peaks form in the mixture.
- Pipe or spread the frosting on cake or cupcakes. Enjoy!
Notes
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Plain frosting is best piped or spread right away. Frosted desserts keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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To make it ahead or use it in a layer cake, beat in 1–2 tablespoons of instant pudding mix with the cocoa and sugar. Refrigerate covered for up to 1 day and whisk briefly before piping.
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Grainy? Gently fold in 1–2 tablespoons of cold heavy cream by hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg
