Lesson 1. This really good cream frosting makes a great filling. Get the recipe below. Lesson 2. You can put more filling between your cake layers than you think--up to 1"! Lesson 3. Dipping frosting is faster than frosting. Warm up a tub of frosting and dip cupcakes to the paper. Do it twice for a heavier coating. Lesson 4. Meringue powder will make your frosting/filling last much longer. Lesson 5. If you want your cake to fudgier, add mini chocolate chips. They will mostly melt in baking giving your cake a boost. Lesson 6. Really good frosting can be as good as ganache. It's quicker, less expensive. Lesson 7. Use the best heavy whipping cream you can find. It makes a difference.
The Very Best Cream Filling 1 four-ounce package of cream cheese (or 1/2 of an eight-ounce block), softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon meringue powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Cream the granulated sugar with the cream cheese. Add the other ingredients and beat until light and fluffy.
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