Chocolate Ganache Frosting
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4.9
Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Description
This Chocolate Ganache Frosting uses semi-sweet chocolate chips combined with butter for richness. Heating the heavy whipping cream until just boiling and then pouring it over the chocolate mixture allows the chocolate to melt evenly. Letting the ganache sit undisturbed before whisking produces a smooth and glossy mixture.
After cooling to room temperature, the ganache is whipped to incorporate air, resulting in a lighter texture suitable for spreading or piping onto baked goods. The frosting maintains rich chocolate flavor with a creamy consistency that holds shape well.
This frosting complements any cooled cake or cupcakes and can be spread thickly or piped decoratively. No additional flavorings are included, keeping the taste focused on chocolate and butter.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips and butter in a large bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream either on the stove or in the microwave until almost boiling.
- Pour the heated cream over the chocolate chips and butter. Allow to sit for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Whisk until completely smooth and shiny.
- Cool to room temperature (this may take about an hour, but you can leave it at room temperature for longer).
- Whip the ganache with a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Spread or pipe onto cooled cake or cupcakes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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