Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe
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4.7
Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe
Description
The recipe blends heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, combining sweetness and chocolate intensity. Vanilla extract and kosher salt balance and enhance the flavors. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, the mixture is whipped progressively from low to high speed over several minutes until stiff peaks form, creating a pipeable chocolate whipped cream.
This frosting offers a lighter alternative to butter-based frostings, providing a creamy yet airy texture. It is excellent for decorating cakes or cupcakes, adding a smooth chocolate layer without heaviness.
Store leftover frosting in the refrigerator within an airtight container to maintain texture and freshness for up to two days. Use shortly after preparation for best piping results.
Ingredients
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine all of the ingredients. Begin on low speed and whisk for 1 minute.
- Increase mixer speed to medium and whisk for an additional 1 minute.
- Increase mixer speed to high and let mix for another 4-5 minutes, or until the whipped cream has whipped into a stiff, pipeable frosting. Pipe using piping bags or Ziplock bags.
Notes
- Use chilled heavy cream for better whipping volume.
- Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
- Whip cream to stiff peaks to ensure the frosting holds shape when piped.
- Use fresh vanilla extract for true flavor depth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tablespoons | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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