Whipped Cream Icing I

This vanilla-flavored cake icing recipe uses gelatin to thicken the mixture of heavy whipping cream and confectioners' sugar.

• Calories: 96 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• 4 teaspoons cold water
• ½ teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix gelatin and cold water in a small saucepan, and let the mixture stand until gelatin thickens. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool; do not let set.n

Step 2

Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until slightly thickened. Continue beating slowly, while gradually adding the gelatin. Whip at high speed until stiff.n