Easy White Cake Cream: Perfect Filling & Frosting Recipe

Prepare a delicious white cream perfect for filling and frosting your cakes. A versatile and easy recipe to make your desserts even more flavorful!

Summary

• Ingredients
• Preparation Method
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’s Tips

Ingredients

Cream Ingredients

• 1 can of condensed milk
• 2 boxes of heavy cream (400g)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Preparation Method

1. In a saucepan, mix the condensed milk, heavy cream, and butter.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
3. Continue stirring until the white cream thickens and begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan (approximately 8-10 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract (if using). Mix well.
5. Transfer the white cream to a container and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the cream to prevent a skin from forming.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using to fill or frost the cake.

Tips and Variations

• For a firmer white cream, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little milk before cooking.
• Vary the flavor by adding lemon or orange zest.
• For a vegan version, use plant-based condensed milk and heavy cream.
• If you prefer a less sweet white cream, reduce the amount of condensed milk.
• Try adding melted white chocolate for a richer flavor.

CHEF’s Tips

The key to a perfect white cream lies in patience and temperature control during preparation. Cooking over low heat and stirring continuously prevents the cream from burning at the bottom of the pan and ensures a smooth, homogeneous texture. The cooking time may vary depending on your stove’s power, so observe the cream’s consistency carefully: it should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and drip slowly.

Another important trick is to cool the cream properly. Covering the cream with plastic wrap in direct contact prevents a skin from forming on the surface, keeping it creamy and appetizing. The refrigeration time is crucial for the cream to reach the ideal consistency for use in your cakes and desserts. If you need a more consistent cream to frost a cake, consider adding some melted white chocolate or cornstarch, as mentioned in the variations. Remember that vanilla extract is optional, but it enhances the flavor of the white cream.