Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting or Topping
Transform your desserts with this luscious Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting or Topping—an airy, decadent addition that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for frosting cakes, decorating cupcakes, or dolloping onto your favorite sweet treats, this recipe combines heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and rich unsweetened cocoa powder for a velvety chocolate flavor that isn’t overly sweet. A hint of vanilla extract adds warmth and depth, while the chill-and-whip technique ensures a light, pillowy texture with stiff peaks that hold their shape beautifully. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile chocolate whipped cream is the ultimate crowd-pleaser and a must-have for any dessert lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Chill a mixing bowl and the beaters of your electric mixer in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes. This helps the cream whip up more efficiently.
In the chilled bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
Start whipping the mixture with an electric mixer on low speed to avoid splattering. Gradually increase to medium-high speed as the ingredients begin to incorporate.
When the mixture starts to thicken slightly, add the vanilla extract and continue whipping.
Whip until stiff peaks form, taking care not to overwhip, as this can cause the cream to turn grainy.
Once the desired consistency is achieved, use the chocolate whipped cream frosting immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or as a fluffy topping for desserts.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Re-whip lightly if needed before using again.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.3 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.8 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 915 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
