Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
• 1 cup mascarpone (cold)
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar (sifted, (or up to 1 cup for a sweeter frosting))
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Add heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the wire whip attachment (or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer).

2. 2

   Whip on high until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Use immediately (to pipe with piping bag or spread on), or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.