How to Make Mock Cream

Mock Cream is a popular alternative to real cream..

It is sweet, thick and delicious and is perfect for icing birthday cakes.? It is easy to colour, is stable and tastes totally yum!

Mock Cream lasts a whole lot longer if you need to make a birthday cake in advance. And Mock Cream is traditionally spread over the entire cake (sides and all) which makes the cake stay fresher for longer.

Mock Cream is also used as an alternative to fresh cream in doughnuts and lamingtons.

Most bakeries use a version of Mock Cream for their display cakes and Mock Cream is used as the main icing used by cake decorators.

You can add any colours or flavours you like – but this is a standard vanilla version.

Other great icing recipes to try out include:

Here’s how to make mock cream!

How to Make Mock Cream

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum
4.0 from 8 votes
Course: DessertCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes
Calories

70

kcal
Total time

15

minutes

DIY mock cream recipe—light, sweet, and handy replacement for frosting or filling.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Butter

  • 4 tbsp Caster sugar

  • 4 tbsp boiling water

  • 4 tbsp Milk

  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract or vanilla essence

Directions

  • Using electric beaters cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Whilst continually beating, slowly add the boiling water alternatively with the milk until all the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the vanilla extract and any colours or flavourings you desire.

Notes

  • Mock Cream is not suitable for freezing.
  • Mock Cream will keep sealed in an air tight container in the fridge for up to three days.
  • This recipe is enough to ice a 22″ cake.
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