Stabilized whipped cream frosting. The ultimate whipped cream you will make again and again. Get the secret to creating stiff peaks that you can pipe on to cupcakes and cakes. It’s incredibly easy to make at home, and has a soft, amazingly decadent texture.
To be honest, I’m obsessed with buttercream frosting. I always use it to decorate my favorite cupcakes and cakes, while whipped cream just takes a backseat as the filling. I've always believed that simple cream whipped to soft peaks will never bring in the beautiful folds and frills of other frostings like buttercream or cream cheese. Well, that’s until I discovered the simple technique that your favorite cake shops and bakeries use to convert any whipped cream into a very light yet stiff frosting.
The best part? I was able to successfully recreate it at home with no fancy equipments or ingredients. When planning your next cupcake, pie or tart bake, make your life easier and try this white frosting recipe. The key is to make sure all the ingredients and equipments like whisk attachment and bowl are chilled in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Here’s everything you need to know to make this amazingly decadent frosting.
Key Ingredients In Stabilized Whipped Cream Frosting
- Cream - Heavy or thickened cream is ideal in this recipe.
- Cornstarch or Corn flour - This is the secret thickening agent used to create the beautiful folds.
- Sugar - Powdered or icing sugar is the right choice.
- Vanilla extract or your favorite flavoring - It’s optional.
How To Make Stabilized Whipped Cream Frosting
Refrigerate - Before making the frosting, make sure you keep all the cream and equipments in the refrigerator. This includes cream, bowl, and whisk attachment, not the electric parts. If you have time, aim for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Cornstarch (corn flour) sugar mixture - The first step is combining together icing or powdered sugar and cornstarch or corn flour in 1:1 ratio.
Whip cream - Before whipping, add sugar mixture to cream. You can also add your favorite flavoring. Whip until you get stiff peaks. Make sure you don’t over whip.
Homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar or icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or corn flour
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream or thickened cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or your favorite flavoring optional
Instructions
- Place the bowl and whisk attachments in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before making the frosting.
- Combine together sugar and cornstarch (corn flour) in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Place cream in the cold bowl. Add sugar mixture and vanilla extract or your favorite flavoring if using. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture for about 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a nozzle and pipe on to your favorite cupcakes, pies and tarts.
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Lisa says
Cool idea!!
Reyna says
Want to try this!😍
Renee says
Looks perfect Rose.