Information
Total time: under 30 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: 2 to 4 cups
Notes
This topping will work as an accompaniment to nearly any cake if you want to skip making a buttercream. It’s never wrong to serve dessert with homemade whipped cream!
Ingredients
- Heavy cream, 2 cups
- Confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon
- Standing mixer
- Whisk
Directions
1. Place the mixing bowl and wire whip attachment from a standing mixer in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to chill.
2. Sift the confectioners’ sugar to remove any lumps.
3. Combine all of the ingredients in the chilled bowl and whip on medium to medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until medium peaks form.
4. Remove the bowl and lightly whip by hand with a whisk to the desired stiffness.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
57 kcal
1 % daily value
0 % daily value
2 % daily value
12 mg
1 mg
0 g
1 g
0 g
1 g
22 mg
6 mg
4 g
6 g
0 % daily value