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Chocolate Whipped Cream

May 3, 2022 by tayler 5 Comments

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Quick and easy chocolate whipped cream takes minutes to make, only needs three ingredients and is perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes or on hot chocolate. 

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Whipped cream is one of my favorite types of frostings, mainly because it’s so easy to make and delicious. But do you know how to make it even more delicious? By adding cocoa powder! 

Whipped chocolate frosting is light, fluffy, silky smooth and very chocolatey. It’s an incredibly versatile recipe that can be used on anything from cakes, cupcakes, pancakes, as fruit dip or in hot chocolate. Or if you’re like me – eaten straight from the spatula! 

What to Use Chocolate Whipped Cream On

Table of Contents

  • What to Use Chocolate Whipped Cream On
  • Chocolate Whipped Cream Ingredients
  • How to Make Chocolate Whipped Cream
  • Tips & Tricks 
  • Storage and Freezing
  • More Chocolate Desserts:
  • Chocolate Whipped Cream
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
  • Cakes – Use this chocolate frosting between cake layers or to decorate the top with beautiful piping. 
  • Cupcakes – This recipe is perfect for decorating cupcakes. Place it is a piping bag fitted with a star shaped nozzle and pipe away! 
  • Pies – What better way to decorate chocolate pies than with more chocolate? This whipped chocolate frosting is the best choice for decorating your favourite pies. 
  • Pancakes – Place some generous dollops of chocolate whipped cream on top of pancakes, then sprinkle some shaved chocolate or fresh berries. 
  • Hot chocolate – Everyone knows that hot cocoa and whipped cream are a match made in heaven. Take it up a notch with an extra oomph of chocolate! 
  • Mousse – Why spend hours making a mousse when you can just use this whipped cream instead? Place a generous helping in a jar or cup and enjoy! 
chocolate whipped cream piped onto two cupcakes

Chocolate Whipped Cream Ingredients

All ingredients used in this recipe are very simple and can be found in most kitchens. You only need three ingredients to make perfect chocolate whipped cream: 

  • Heavy whipped cream – For piping, I always recommend heavy whipping cream as opposed to just whipping cream. Heavy cream has a higher fat percentage, so it whips up a little firmer and it holds its shape better. It’s also less prone to splitting easily. 
  • Cocoa powder – Use a good quality dark cocoa powder. Make sure it’s unsweetened, so you can control the amount of sugar. 
  • Sugar – For a smooth whipped cream, you want to use powdered sugar. I do not recommend using regular granulated sugar as it won’t dissolve enough and can give a grainy texture. 
  • Optional: extract – Although optional, I highly recommend adding a little kick of something. I like adding a little rum extract because it makes the chocolate flavor pop even more. You can also use vanilla extract or a teaspoon of espresso (liquid, not powder.) 
bowl of chocolate whipped cream

How to Make Chocolate Whipped Cream

This recipe really is as easy as it is delicious. It takes minimal effort, no special skill and only a few minutes of your time to make perfect chocolate whipped frosting every time! Here’s how: 

  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and combine with a spatula. 
  2. Mix everything with a hand mixer until it reaches stiff peaks. 
  3. Chill the whipped cream for 15 minutes before using. 

Fun fact: missing an electric mixer? Place all ingredients in a large jar, close it and shake away until it thickens! 

collage of chocolate whipped cream process shots

Tips & Tricks 

  • Cold ingredients: In order to get the perfect consistency, cream needs to be cold before whipping. Use it straight out of the fridge. I also recommend chilling your utensils too – pop the mixing bowl and whipping attachment in the fridge for 30 minutes. 
  • Adjust sweetness: Mix all the ingredients together and combine with a spatula. At this point you can check the sweetness and add more powdered sugar if needed. Adding sugar after whipping the cream is not indicated, as you risk over-whipping it. 
  • High speed mixing: Use a high setting on the mixer when whipping the chocolate whipped cream. This way, it thickens up very quickly, so there’s less risk of over-whipping. 
  • Don’t over-whip: As soon as the cream reaches stiff peaks, STOP the mixer. Over-whipping cream makes it curdle and look less smooth. If in doubt, set the electric mixer aside and use a whisk to mix it more. This way you can have more control over the process and decrease your risk of it curdling. 

Storage and Freezing

Whipped cream needs to be stored in the fridge at all times. Never leave it on the counter, as it can become very soft very quickly. 

Once whipped, store the chocolate whipped cream in the fridge for up to 2 days.  I do not recommend freezing.

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Chocolate Whipped Cream

Quick & easy Chocolate Whipped Cream takes minutes, only needs 3 ingredients and is perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes or on hot chocolate!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate whipped cream
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 160kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 3 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon rum extract

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and rum extract. Sift in the powdered sugar. Use a spatula to combine everything.
  • Once all the wet and dry ingredients are combined, use a hand mixer to whip the cream. Continue whipping until soft peaks form, for about 3-4 minutes. Stop mixing as soon as it reaches soft peaks, as it can quickly become lumpy.
  • Chill the whipped cream until ready to use or place in a piping bag and use immediately.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

This recipe is enough to frost 6 cupcakes

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Sharon

    May 13, 2022 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    This chocolate whipped cream is the perfect topping for so many desserts! I love how light and fluffy it is.

  2. Jamie

    May 13, 2022 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this will come in handy whenever I need a quick frosting for chocolate desserts! It looks so good!

  3. Emily

    May 13, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious and easy recipe! We enjoyed this on top of waffles, and it was amazing!

  4. Beth

    May 13, 2022 at 10:37 pm

    5 stars
    So good and perfect for any and all recipes! How good would this be on a peanut butter cupcake??? Yum!

  5. Vanessa

    May 14, 2022 at 2:45 am

    5 stars
    I have made whipped cream many times but never chocolate whipped cream. Well that changed immediately! I just whipped up a batch and simply served it with some raspberries….so so good!

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