I followed these instructions step-by-step, except for the icing. I used 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, one package of cream cheese, 1cup of granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. I beat the whipping cream into stiff peaks and in another bowl combined cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Then I mixed the two together and spread liberally on top of my cake. This recipe was a big hit with my whole family.