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Decadent chocolate dessert with vanilla cream topping on a ceramic plate.

The Best Whipped Cream Frosting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave-safe dish, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Whisk until absorbed and let sit for 5 minutes.
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  • In a large chilled bowl, beat together cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until thickened.
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  • Check the gelatin. If solidified, microwave briefly until liquid but not hot, about 5-10 seconds. Stir to smooth.
  • With the mixer on low, drizzle in the gelatin, then gradually increase speed to medium/high and beat to stiff peaks.
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  • Use the frosting immediately to pipe or spread on cakes or cupcakes (or anywhere else you fancy!).
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Nutrition

Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 9mg
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