Our Best Whipped Cream Frosting is creamy, delicious and tastes just like Whipped Cream. Perfect for when you need a frosting a little lighter than buttercream.

Sometimes you need a frosting that is a little lighter than regular buttercream frosting, at those times you should try our Best Whipped Cream Frosting.  It is light and airy and delicious and tastes just like Whipped Cream.  But unlike regular Whipped Cream, this frosting holds its shape, lasts for days and can be used to frost both cake and cupcakes.  You definitely will want to add this frosting recipe to your repertoire.

For best results, put the bowl (stainless steel is the best) you will be using to make the frosting in freezer for at least an hour prior to making the The Best Whipped Cream Frosting.  Add the whipping cream to the cold bowl.  

Using a mixer, whip on high until soft peaks form.  Then add the powdered sugar. Continue to mix on high.

Just before you get to stiff peaks add the White Chocolate Pudding mix.  Lower to a slow speed and continue to mix the whipping cream and the pudding. 

(A note about the pudding:  We used White Chocolate Pudding Mix so the frosting would stay white and whipped cream-like but you can also use Vanilla Pudding or Cheesecake Pudding.). Different brands have different sized “small” boxes. If it is in the range of 3.4 oz. to 3.9 oz. you will be fine)When the frosting starts to come together, stop the mixer and scrape down the sides.  Also check to make sure the pudding hasn’t clumped on the bottom.

Fold the mixture a couple of times with a spoon.  Turn the mixer back on for just a few revolutions.  DO NOT OVER MIX or you will end up with butter!  If the frosting gets too thick add a little bit of milk 1 teaspoon at a time. 

This is what your Whipped Cream Frosting should look like, light and fluffy.  When you first taste it might be a little grainy from the pudding mix. That will disappear as the pudding dissolve fully.

How much frosting will you need?  That always depends on how thick or thin you apply the frosting or how much decorating you do but here are a couple of guidelines. Our recipe should make enough The Best Whipped Cream Frosting to cover a 9″ x 13″ sheet cake or a two-layer 8″ cake.  If you are making cupcakes, you should be able to frost 24 cupcakes if you apply the frosting with a knife.  If you swirl on the frosting with a pastry bag like we have done here, you should be able to frost 15-18 cupcakes depending on the size of the swirl.

This is a great frosting – light, fresh and creamy.  It would be great on any summer dessert that calls for frosting, a chocolate cupcake or an strawberry angel food cake. It’s officially one of Two Sisters Crafting Top 5 Favorite Frostings!