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Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Chocolate Ganache Frosting is an easy way to make your cakes and cupcakes scream with flavor. Homemade ganache gets whipped into a light fluffy frosting in this easy recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Chocolate Cake prepared in 9-inch round pans
  • 2 packages milk chocolate morsels 11.5 ounce each
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • chocolate candy for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Prepare chocolate cake in two 9-inch round pans. You can use a boxed mix or this dark chocolate cake recipe. Allow cakes to cool completely.
  2. For the ganache, heat a double boiler or medium saucepan with an inch of water. Place double boiler on top of saucepan (or use a glass bowl). Add chocolate and heavy cream to bowl. Stirring constantly while melting, stir until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and place in refrigerator for about one hour, or longer.
  4. Remove from refrigerator and using a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat melted chocolate ganache on high until light and fluffy. Immediately spread frosting on cake. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Stove top method: If you are making this on the stove top, always use the double boiler method. Chocolate can scorch if directly heated and it won't be pretty (or delicious).
  • How to use a double boiler. Heat your small saucepan with about an inch or two of water. The steam will heat the double boiler placed on top. Put the chocolate and cream in the top bowl and stir until smooth.
  • DO NOT remove the double boiler from pot until the ganache is smooth and creamy. You don't want to get any moisture in with your chocolate or it may seize.
  • Microwave method: Start with a clean, dry glass bowl. Add your chocolate and cream and heat for one minute. Stir your ganache and heat in 15 second increments until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
  • Brownies: Spread ganache frosting over our favorite brownie recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.