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Make an undeniably fresh and tasty Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting from scratch. You can use it as a frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats.
What’s in Chocolate Whipped Cream?
You will only need to have five ingredients to prepare this delicious Chocolate Whipped Cream. It is truly that easy to make.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Gives this frosting structure.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the frosting without making it gritty.
- Cocoa Powder: Adds rich chocolatey flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweetness of the frosting.
- Kosher Salt: Enhances the chocolate flavor of the frosting.
Pro Tip: Sift the powdered sugar through a fine-mesh sieve to prevent lumps.
Variations on Chocolate Whip Cream
Add extracts to your whipped cream if you would like to create a different taste, such as peppermint extract to create a mint chocolate frosting or almond extract for a nutty taste.
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What type of cocoa powder should I use in chocolate whipped cream?
You can use any cocoa powder you prefer, as long as it is unsweetened. Use natural cocoa powder for a more natural taste, and use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a smoother taste.
Does chocolate whipped cream frosting need to be refrigerated?
Yes! This frosting contains dairy, so it needs to be kept refrigerated.
What do I do if my whipped cream is too thin?
If your whipped cream is a bit too thin, simply add more powdered sugar to it. The powdered sugar will help to give it a thicker consistency that makes it easier to use on different treats.
How long will whipped cream frosting last on a cake?
Whipped cream frosting will last for up to 24 hours on a cake in the refrigerator, but it will start to deflate and absorb into the cake over time, so I highly recommend making it just before serving.
How do you stabilize whipped cream?
If you’d like this frosting to last for longer, follow my recipe for stabilized whipped cream, which involves adding pudding mix. I recommend using chocolate pudding mix for this frosting.
How to Store
Put your Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting in an airtight food storage container and leave it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Serving Suggestions
Put your Chocolate Whipped Cream on some of your favorite desserts. It adds the perfect touch to vanilla cake, chocolate cake, and even cheesecake. You can put it on chocolate cupcakes, chocolate cream pie, and even chocolate pudding. It also goes great with crepes and fresh fruit for a simple, delicious dessert. I think it goes perfect on Chocolate Angel Food Cake too!
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Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
This Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting is the perfect light and tasty addition to any dessert!
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 people
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Ingredients
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream 681 grams
- 1½ cups powdered sugar 170 grams
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 42 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment
Kitchen Scale (optional)
Stand Mixer
Piping Tip Set (optional)
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.
3 cups heavy whipping cream, 1½ cups powdered sugar, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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
Yield: This recipe makes 2 cups of frosting.
- Use a stand mixer to make it easier for you to prepare the Chocolate Whipped Cream from scratch. If you have to mix by hand, it will take a lot longer for you to get the whipped cream to the perfect consistency.
- Sift the powdered sugar through a fine-mesh sieve to prevent lumps.
- Add extracts to your whipped cream if you would like to create a different taste.
- If your whipped cream is a bit too thin, simply add more powdered sugar to it
- To stabilize this frosting, add 1½ tablespoons of dry chocolate instant pudding mix.
Storage:Store whipped cream frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
Amount Per Serving (3 tablespoons)
Calories 267Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 114mg5%
Potassium 94mg3%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 875IU18%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Becky Hardin – Easy Dessert Recipes
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India saysDoes this”melt” away like regular homemade whipped cream or does it hold its shape at room temp? I am trying to recreate a Choc Dobash Cake recipe from a locally closed bakery. It has choc layers split with choc liqueur filling btwn layers. Then entire cake was frosted with a light frosting (this is where I am thinking to use your recipe), topped with choc ganache poured over and praline topping on the very top. Please help! Trying to recreate for my mom’s 85th this week.😬
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- Becky Hardin says
This whipped cream frosting holds up for 1-2 days maximum if refrigerated. At room temperature, it will only last for an hour or 2 before it starts to melt. If you’d like, you can stabilize it by sprinkling 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin powder over 3 teaspoons of water. Stir, let stand for 3 minutes, then stir again and microwave on high for 5 seconds. If the gelatin has not fully dissolved, stir and microwave again for 3-5 seconds. Set this aside to cool while you make the whipped cream. Once the whipped cream has started to thicken up, slowly pour in the cooled gelatin water and beat until medium peaks form. This should help the whipped cream to hold its shape for longer.
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