Whipping cream is also known as light cream and generally refers to animal-based whipped cream suitable for piping, with a fat content typically around 35%, and when whipped into a solid state, it becomes the decorative cream on top of cakes.Compared to vegetable shortening, it is considered healthier because no sugar has been added, hence the name light cream.Sugar needs to be added during whipping.It can be used similarly to plant-based cream but has a lower melting point than vegetable cream and can be used in making whipped cream cakes, ice creams, mousse cakes, tiramisus, and if used in bread, it will make your bread softer.