Grab a spoon, you are going to want to eat this Whipped Cream Frosting straight from the bowl, or go ahead and dive in with fresh strawberries!
Whipped cream is typically dairy based made from heavy whipping cream, and is a lighter fluffier texture that does not hold shapes well at room temperature. Icing is often made with powdered sugar and water, does not contain dairy, and will become stiff as it dries and holds it shape at room temperature well.
Easy Whipped Cream Frosting
Whipped Cream Frosting is perfect for rich cakes as the frosting is not too sweet. You know the one bite and done frostings that you scrape off of the cake? You won’t be scraping this off.
It adds just the right amount of sweetness, especially when paired with dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate. The light sweetness goes so well on angel food or citrus cakes like lemon too.
If buttercream is sometimes too heavy for you, whipped cream frosting is the answer. The biggest difference between the two is that the whipped cream is light and airy as opposed to the heavy richness from the butter base of buttercream.
When using whipped cream frosting you will need to store the frosting in your refrigerator and keep it cool. You can plan for the cake to be good for 2-3 days. It will start to dry out after that and your frosting will likely weep.
I also suggest sticking with one-layer or two-layer cakes. It is a softer icing and does not form a crust so using it for that wedding cake tower would not be recommended.
Whipped cream frosting is perfect on chocolate cakes, such an easy dessert that no one turns down. Hershey’s Chocolate Cake is truly the most versatile and easiest one-bowl chocolate cake recipe I have ever made.
This Chocolate Crazy Cake is one of the easiest cakes you’ll ever make and you don’t even need any butter or eggs to make this recipe.
If you haven’t yet tried the unforgettable Chocolate Quinoa Cake, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. There isn’t a hint of “quinoa” taste to the cake and it’s also the easiest gluten-free cake you can make without any special ingredients required.
The ingredient list is super short and sweet, literally.
- heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
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FAQ
Can you use whipping cream instead of frosting?
What is the difference between whipped cream and ice cream?
What is the difference between frosting and icing?
Can I use canned whipped cream as frosting?
What is the difference between whipped icing and frosting?
When icing is whipped, it often has a cream base. Frosting, on the other hand, is always whipped. It usually has a fat base – such as butter or shortening. In short: Frosting is fluffy. Icing is not – unless it’s whipped icing! What is Whipped Icing?
What are the nutritional values of whip cream?
The whipped cream is a source of choline and fat-soluble vitamins such as, vitamins A, D, E, and K which are present in milk fat. The vitamins from whole milk can help to prevent osteoporosis and promote a good vision. However whipped cream is very rich in calories, each 100 grams of whipped cream contains approximately 300 calories, 30 grams of lipids and 20 grams of carbohydrates, thus it should be consumed in moderation.
Is whipped icing the same as buttercream?
Whipped icing and buttercream are not the same things. Buttercream has butter added to it which will result in a much more creamy and rich texture whereas whipped icing does not have butter which is why it is airy and light while also being fluffy. Is whipped frosting less sweet than buttercream? Neither is more or less sweet than the other.
Are whipped cream and Buttercream the same?
Whipped cream and buttercream might seem like they are very similar, but if you look closely they really aren’t. They share similar characteristics but are used in different ways and generally cannot be used interchangeably. If you want to find out more about whether you should be using whipped or buttercream frosting, keep reading!