Mascarpone Whipped Cream Frosting

2 C cold heavy whipping cream

160 g powdered sugar

2 t vanilla

8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened

Let mascarpone warm to nearly room temperature.

In a stand mixer bowl, combine cream, sugar, and vanilla.

Beat on high until soft peaks form.

Add mascarpone and whip until stiff peaks form; this happens quickly.

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*Alternatively, replace powdered sugar with

106 g powdered sugar and 53 g cocoa powder.

*Some people use 3 C whipping cream and a 3.4 oz box pudding mix.