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Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
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Instructions
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Beat together the butter, powdered icing sugar and cocoa powder for 2 minutes until well combined.
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Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract and salt. Beat until buttercream frosting has a thick, smooth texture that holds still peaks.
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Adjust the flavor or texture with additional powdered icing sugar, cocoa powder or heavy cream, as needed.
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Scoop the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes, starting in the center, working your way out to the edges and then back towards the center and up.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Bowl and Beaters ❄️Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes before whipping to achieve faster, more stable peaks and prevent the cream from breaking into butter.
- Sift Your Cocoa and Powdered Sugar 🎯Sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar together before folding them in to eliminate lumps and ensure smooth, silky frosting with no grainy texture.
- Whip to Soft Peaks Only 🍦Stop whipping as soon as soft peaks form—over-whipping will turn your frosting grainy and collapse the light, mousse-like texture this recipe is known for.
- Use Cold Heavy Cream with High Fat Content 🥛Select heavy cream with at least 36% fat content and ensure it's ice-cold; this guarantees proper aeration and prevents the frosting from separating or weeping.
- Fold in Additions Gently at the End 🫧Add vanilla extract, salt, and chocolate sprinkles using a rubber spatula with gentle folding motions rather than mixing, to preserve the airy texture and prevent deflating the whipped cream.
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