Whipped Cream and Dulce de Leche Frosting for Cake
Thick, tender, and airy - holds its shape and doesn’t run! This whipped cream and dulce de leche frosting is delicious and a lighter alternative to heavy buttercream. It’s voluminous, perfect for layering cake sheets and for decorating with a piping bag.
Updated : 28 January, 2026
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Heavy cream
250 grams
Boiled condensed milk
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How do you make whipped cream and dulce de leche frosting for a cake? Prepare all the ingredients. Choose heavy cream with at least 33% fat. The dulce de leche should be thick, high-quality, and free of additives. You can buy it ready-made or cook it yourself. I cook it myself: cover an unopened can of sweetened condensed milk with water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 2 hours. Remove the can and let it cool completely without opening.
Step 2
The cream must be well chilled. Chill the whisk and bowl in the freezer for 5-10 minutes as well. Pour the needed amount of cream into the mixing bowl. Start whipping on low speed, gradually increasing to maximum.
Step 3
Whip the cream until fluffy and creamy. Be careful not to overwhip, or it may separate.
Step 4
Add the cooled, smooth dulce de leche to the whipped cream and start folding it in. Keep in mind: whipping too long after adding dulce de leche can deflate the cream and make the frosting runny. It’s best to use just a few quick pulses on low speed, or switch to hand mixing, adding the dulce de leche gradually (about 1 Tbsp at a time).
Step 5
The whipped cream and dulce de leche frosting is ready! Cover it with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to stabilize. Use it to layer sponge cake sheets and assemble the cake. Toasted walnuts work well in the filling with this frosting. With very thick dulce de leche, the frosting turns out very thick. It’s not ideal for piped rosettes, but you can make simple decorations using a piping tip.
Step 6
The frosting made from whipped cream and dulce de leche is ready. Enjoy your treat!
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