If you’ve ever opened a box of Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines cake mix, you know that incredible sweet vanilla aroma that instantly fills the air.
When I visited Chicago last year, I came across a cupcake topped with cake batter frosting at a local bakery. It was made with buttercream, but since I’m not the biggest fan of buttercream, I wanted to recreate it with a lighter, whipped cream-based version instead.
I grabbed a box of Betty Crocker French Vanilla Cake Mix and came up with this dreamy cake batter whip. The cake mix not only gives the whipped cream a rich vanilla flavor, but it also adds a thicker, pipeable texture that makes it perfect for frosting cupcakes—and it’s absolutely delicious.
Since cake mix contains raw flour, it’s always best to heat-treat it first to make it safe for consumption.
You can use any cake mix you like, but for the best results, pick one with a strong vanilla flavor.
This whipped cream pairs beautifully with chocolate or vanilla cupcakes, and for a fun twist, you can fold in some colorful sprinkles at the end to make it even more festive—perfect for kids’ parties!
This cake batter whipped cream is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Once you try it, you might never go back to regular whipped cream again!
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