Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes.
Pour 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream into your mixing bowl.
Add ½ cup of granulated sugar or 1 cup of powdered sugar, along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Using your mixer, start whipping the cream on medium speed, then increase to high until soft peaks form (about 2-4 minutes).
Taste your whipped cream and adjust the sweetness if necessary.
Serve your homemade whipped cream on desserts or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.