Cake Batter Whipped Cream

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Made with vanilla cake mix, heavy whipping cream, and sprinkles this Cake Batter Whipped Cream transforms traditional homemade whipped cream into a sweet treat. Use this flavored whipped cream as a topping on cakes, cupcakes, and even no-bake desserts.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Easy Flavored Whipped Cream
• The 4 Ingredients You’ll Need
• How to Make Cake Batter Whipped Cream
• Do I Need to Heat Treat the Cake Mix?
• Tips for the Best Homemade Whipped Cream
• Serving Ideas
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Whipped Cream Recipes:
• Get the Recipe

Easy Flavored Whipped Cream

My obsessions with flavored whipped cream started with Hot Chocolate Whipped Cream, It’s thick like a mousse with a smooth milk chocolate flavor. With only two ingredients, I knew there were more flavor combinations I could do.

Since then, I’ve been trying different versions, always using my homemade whipped cream recipe as the starting point.

This Cake Batter Whipped Cream is my new favorite. I love cake batter but most cake batter-flavored desserts are either too sweet or too over-flavored for me. I will lick my spatula clean any day, but when it comes to replicating a cake batter flavor, it can be difficult to get away from that artificial taste.

Enter this cake batter whipped cream. By adding dry vanilla cake mix to some heavy whipping cream, you get the perfect cake batter flavor that’s not too sweet or too fake.

I added in some sprinkles as a fun touch. Since the cake mix acts as a thickener for the whipped cream, this works great as a whipped cream frosting and can be added to cupcakes, cakes, and any other desserts you choose. Or you can be like me and eat it by the spoonful!

The 4 Ingredients You’ll Need

Here are the 3 ingredients you’ll need for this easy homemade whipped cream!

• Heavy whipping cream – This is not the same as whipping cream and holds the shape much better.
• Dry vanilla cake mix – Any vanilla cake mix you have on hand will work. You can bake the cake mix if you’d prefer
• Powdered Sugar- Makes this slightly more stabilized.
• Sprinkles – Sprinkles add a fun element to the whipped cream.

What Sprinkles Are The Best To Use?

When it comes to the sprinkles, I prefer to use the larger “jimmy” type sprinkles as opposed to the nonpareils. The coating on the nonpareils melts very quickly and dyes the whipped cream a mix of colors. It still tastes amazing but doesn’t have quite the same look.

How to Make Cake Batter Whipped Cream

Making homemade whipped cream is surprisingly easy!

1. Chill the tools. Before getting started, place the metal bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
2. Beat the whipping cream. Beat the heavy whipping cream on high for 2 minutes.
3. Add the dry ingredients. Pour the cake mix into the heavy whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
4. Add the sprinkles. Gently mix in the sprinkles. Refrigerate until using.

Do I Need to Heat Treat the Cake Mix?

If you’d prefer not to eat raw flour, then you can bake the cake mix ahead of time to kill off any potential bacteria.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the cake mix on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes until the temperature of the cake mix reaches 160°F
• The cake mix may be clumpy, in which case I recommend sifting through a mesh sieve prior to using. Cool completely before adding to the whipped cream.

Tips for the Best Homemade Whipped Cream

While this cake batter whipped cream is super easy to make, there are a few essential things to keep in mind.

• Always chill the tools. It’s super important that the metal tools are cold when you begin making the whipped cream, as the stiff peaks form best when the heavy whipping cream stays completely cold.
• Beat on high. As you whip the cream and also after you add the cake mix, you want your mixer on high speed to properly form the stiff peaks.
• Add the sprinkles last. Wait until the stiff peaks form and the whipped cream is ready before adding in the sprinkles.

Serving Ideas

Cake batter whipped cream makes a great topping for cakes, cupcakes, icebox cakes and more. Sometimes I use it on strawberries and then I basically ate the entire batch myself.

Here are a few of my favorite recipes to top with cake butter whipped cream frosting.

• Vanilla Cupcakes
• Vanilla Layer Cake
• Yellow Cake
• Funfetti Cupcakes
• Strawberry Funfetti Poke Cake
• No-Bake Oreo Funfetti Icebox Cake
• Easy Funfetti Poke Cake
• No-Bake Funfetti Pudding Pie

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make whipped cream without a stand mixer?

Yes, I actually use a hand mixer most of the time. It doesn’t always achieve the same stiff peaks as a stand mixer but it still does the job and results in a great whipped cream frosting. I do recommend using a spatula to turn the whipped cream from the bottom to the top to ensure that it’s evenly mixed.

Are whipping cream and heavy cream the same?

Not quite. Whipping cream has a lower fat content than heavy whipping cream. You can technically use either one but the higher fat content helps the whipped cream hold a better shape and a thicker whipped cream frosting.

Can I make this ahead of time?

It’s best to add the whipped cream to your dessert as soon as you make it as it’s more table once piped. However, if you do need to leave it sitting in the bowl for more than a few minutes, be sure to place it in the fridge.

Homemade whipped cream does freeze well so you can easily freeze desserts that you’ve topped with whipped cream frosting.

More Whipped Cream Recipes:

• Cereal Milk Whipped Cream
• Hot Chocolate Whipped Cream
• Cinnamon Maple Whipped Cream
• Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
• Strawberry Whipped Cream
• Chocolate Whipped Cream

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• Author: Julianne Dell
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 cups

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Made with vanilla cake mix, heavy whipping cream, and sprinkles this Cake Batter Whipped Cream transforms traditional homemade whipped cream into a sweet treat. Use this flavored whipped cream as a topping on cakes, cupcakes, and even no-bake desserts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup dry vanilla cake mix
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Place the metal bowl and whisk attachment in freezer for about 15 minutes so they are good and cold.
2. Pour the heavy whipping cream into mixing bowl and beat on high for 2 minutes.
3. Add the yellow cake mix and powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
4. Lastly, add the sprinkles gently mix to combine. Keep refrigerated.

Equipment

Stand Mixer

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Notes

Powdered sugar: My original recipe did not include powdered sugar but I do believe this makes it more stable for piping

Heat-treated cake mix:  If you’d prefer not to eat raw flour, then you can bake the cake mix ahead of time to kill off any potential bacteria.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the cake mix on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes until the temperature of the cake mix reaches 160°F
• The cake mix may be clumpy, in which case I recommend sifting through a mesh sieve prior to using. Cool completely before adding to the whipped cream.

 

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

Calories: 126

Sugar: 4.8 g

Sodium: 44.2 mg

Fat: 12 g

Carbohydrates: 7.3 g

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 1 g

Cholesterol: 33.6 mg

• Category: Frosting
• Method: Stand Mixer
• Cuisine: American