Description
Luxuriously glossy and smooth Chocolate Ganache Frosting, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (about 170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a finely chopped 6 oz bar of semi-sweet chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon liqueur (optional, e.g., Kahlúa, Grand Marnier)
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer — about 2–4 minutes.
- Remove the cream from heat and pour it over the chocolate. Let sit for 1–2 minutes.
- Gently stir the mixture until smooth and glossy.
- If using, add the butter and stir until fully incorporated.
- Use immediately or let cool slightly to thicken, or chill to whip.
Notes
Use good-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Avoid boiling the cream to prevent changing the texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7.8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12.0g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9.1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg