Chocolate ganache is one of those things that sounds intimidating but will surprise you because it is so easy to make. I especially love to use it as a cake topping when I am in a hurry.
It takes very little time to make delicious ganache and it looks impressive. A chocolate cake topped with ganache is a delicious treat for the chocolate lovers in your life.
Heat the heavy cream in a small pot over medium heat. Bring the cream to a boil. The cream will expand and quickly boil over so you'll want to watch it carefully.
Easy Chocolate Ganache for Cakes
The chocolate ganache topping on this single-layer chocolate cake was so shiny it was like a mirror on top of the cake. Don't you love how the ganache drips down the side of the cake? I added some chocolate sprinkles around the edge of the cake for a little texture, but icing this cake with ganache was as easy as one-two-three.
Ganache is a two-ingredient topping. Yes, that's all. You'll need chocolate and heavy cream in a one-to-one ratio for a topping.
I make my ganache super easy by using chocolate chips. Most often I'll choose semi-sweet chocolate chips but choose your favorite type of chocolate. You can also use a block of chocolate that you cut into small pieces for easy melting. I find that the chocolate chips melt easily and produce a perfect, shiny topping every time.
The one-to-one ratio of chocolate to cream is perfect for topping cakes and cheesecakes or drizzling over your favorite ice cream.
The one-to-one ratio of chocolate to cream is perfect for topping cakes and cheesecakes or drizzling over your favorite ice cream.
A two-to-one ratio of chocolate to heavy cream will cream a much thicker consistency that is perfect as a filling between layers of cake or rolled into truffles. I used a two-to-one ratio for the topping on these Caramel and Ganache-Topped Brownies.
Once you start making ganache you'll find many ways to use it in your desserts. It's perfect for holiday dessert treats.
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| Caramel and Ganache-Topped Brownies |
Once you start making ganache you'll find many ways to use it in your desserts. It's perfect for holiday dessert treats.
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| Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake |
Easy Chocolate Ganache
Frosting for one single-layer cake
- 4 ounces heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks chopped into small pieces
Heat the heavy cream in a small pot over medium heat. Bring the cream to a boil. The cream will expand and quickly boil over so you'll want to watch it carefully.
Place the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Stir gently, until all the chocolate is melted and you have a shiny, smooth topping.
Cool the ganache for about ten to fifteen minutes to a still pourable, but spreadable consistency. Pour the ganache into the center of your cake and spread to the edges with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Allow the ganache to drip over the edge of the cake. The ganache will set as it cools completely.
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Cool the ganache for about ten to fifteen minutes to a still pourable, but spreadable consistency. Pour the ganache into the center of your cake and spread to the edges with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Allow the ganache to drip over the edge of the cake. The ganache will set as it cools completely.
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Enjoy!
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