Light fluffy Whipped Cream Frosting makes it easy to create a beautiful cake in minutes and is a delicious alternative to buttercream. I especially love it on my springtime cakes! (Hint – save this recipe for Valentine’s Day and Easter!)
Have you ever had a cake with light fluffy frosting and wondered what magic had been cooked up? Chances are you had a delicious Whipped Cream Frosting which is incredibly easy to make!
The Magic of Fluffy Whipped Cream Frosting
I’m a faithful buttercream frosting lover but sometimes I want something a bit different for a cake. Whipped Cream Frosting just takes a few minutes to make and it is very easy to spread on a cake.
You can even use tips to pipe on any decorations you like. It will hold up well for days and it is a great solution when you have somebody who says they don’t like buttercream! (That person is crazy but crazy people still deserve frosting…)
Using Whipped Cream Frosting To Dress Up A Cake Mix or Pound Cake
For those of you who would rather be tortured than bake a cake from scratch this is a simple way to dress up a cake mix or bakery pound cake. It will look pretty no matter how slap dash you are about frosting the cake and a few berries or fresh flowers will cover up any other cake frosting sins you commit.
This is one of those recipes that just makes your life awesome! (If you are feeling brave then by all means make my excellent pound cake! It is not hard and the results are delicious!)
Using Gelatin To Stabilize Whipped Cream Frosting
Unflavored Gelatin is the backbone of this frosting. Most stores sell it by the jell-o / pudding section. You can also grab it on Amazon. One packet is just over 2 teaspoons so each packet in the box is enough for one batch of frosting.
I like to use a small straight icing spatula like this one to do simple frosting jobs. It gets used a lot in my kitchen for other baking tasks too.
Easy Whipped Cream Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (Knox is the name brand but any brand is fine)
- 8 teaspoons cold water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (I recommend 40% fat)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (you can use more or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (can sub orange, or almond instead)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Measure water into a small microwave safe bowl. Stir the gelatin into it. Set it aside while you make the other preparations.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat with the whisk attachment on high for 1 minute. This is the time to taste and adjust for additional sugar if desired)
- While the mixer is running, microwave the gelatin mixture for 20 seconds or until the chunk of gelatin turns to thick, syrupy liquid.
- Continue beating the cream on high while slowly pouring the gelatin into the cream in a thin stream. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Use a frosting spatula or spoon to frost the cake in a smooth or swirly pattern.
- To get the strawberry decorating effect shown in the photos slice strawberries in half and press gently into the frosting around the cake.
- For the top select five large strawberries and use a sharp knife to make about 5 slices in each strawberry. Start each slice about 1/8” below the stem end of the strawberry so that the slices are still all connected to the stem end. When the strawberries are sliced, use your fingers to gently fan the slices out. This should leave the stem ends attached and fan the slices of berries out like petals in a flower.
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Beatriz tovar says
Gracias por compartir tus deliciosas recetas, voy a preparar este maravilloso betun a ver como me queda, es super facil y voy hacer la receta de torta de libra se ve muy rica
Mirlandra says
De nada!
MaryJo says
Don’t you need to cool the gelatin mixture before adding it to the whipped cream?
Mirlandra says
I know it sounds kind of crazy but you don’t need to cool it at all. The first time I tried the method I was so skeptical that I had extra whipping cream on hand in case the batch failed. However, it works great. I hope you love the results as much as I do! I think next I need to work on a chocolate whipped cream frosting…
Margot says
Need to know.if.gelatin is voucher do not eat for pigs.
Mirlandra says
Hi Margot, I am not totally sure what you are asking. It sounds like maybe you don’t eat pork and need a kind of gelatin that is vegan? Knox gelatin is not labeled in a way we can know if it does or does not have pig. I’m not an expert on vegan food but would try some of the options that this article mentions. Usually The Kitchen does a great job. Good luck! https://www.thekitchn.com/vegetarian-and-vegan-substitutes-for-gelatin-tips-from-the-kitchn-189478
Rayz says
Looks so good! I’ll definitely try this one! Thanks for sharing!
Mirlandra says
Happy baking!
Emma says
How well does the frosting hold up on a cake at room temperature? If I’m planning to use this frosting on a birthday cake?
Mirlandra says
Hi Emma – thanks for asking. It holds up very well. I would keep it in the fridge until you are ready to bring it out for the party. Refrigerate the leftovers after the party. As with any cake don’t leave it in direct sun or extreme heat. Enjoy the cake!
Hope says
I can’t wait to try this! Can I make it a day ahead?
Mirlandra says
It is wonderful – you are going to love it! Once you make it I suggest frosting with it right away. Then you can keep it in the fridge and serve the next day if you like. But it would not work well to make the frosting and then try to use it to frost the next day. Enjoy!