Whipped Creamy Frosting
Light, luscious, and irresistibly creamy, this whipped creamy frosting is the ultimate topping for cakes, cupcakes, and all your favorite desserts. Combining the richness of softened cream cheese with the airy fluffiness of whipped heavy cream, this recipe creates a perfectly balanced frosting that is smooth, stable, and just the right amount of sweet. A touch of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt elevate the flavor, while powdered sugar adds a velvety texture. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this frosting is as quick to prepare as it is versatile. Whether slathered over a classic layer cake or piped onto cupcakes, this whipped creamy frosting will take your confections to the next level with its dreamy texture and light, tangy-sweet finish. Suitable for refrigerating and easy to rewhip, it's the perfect make-ahead solution for your baking needs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Chill a large mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 10 minutes. This helps the cream whip to its full volume.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese. Beat on low speed initially to avoid a sugar cloud, then increase to medium-high speed until fully combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Remove the chilled mixing bowl and whisk from the freezer. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the bowl. Using a mixer on medium-high speed, whip the cream until it reaches stiff peaks, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip, as this can turn it into butter.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in three additions. Use a spatula to fold each addition in, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream. Continue until fully combined and smooth.
Taste the frosting and adjust the sweetness, if needed, by adding more powdered sugar (start with 1 tablespoon at a time) and gently folding it in.
Use immediately to frost your cake, cupcakes, or dessert of choice, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Rewhip gently if needed before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.4 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.8 g | 479% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 959 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*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.
