The colder the cream the easier for it to whip,Cold cream creates the lightest whipped cream.....whip cold cream alone

You can use an electric mixer or hand held mixer or stand mixer with whisk attachment to whip.....

Whip the cream,icing sugar and vanilla extract together on medium-high speed until whipped enough (I taste mine by turning over the bowl and if it doesn't fall off it means it is whipped enough...........!!!High speed easily over-whips the cream and low speed under whips the cream