Chocolate Ganache Frosting
This rich and creamy Chocolate Ganache Frosting will transform any dessert into a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave until it’s almost boiling.
- Place the chocolate chips and butter in a large bowl.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and butter. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.
- After 5 minutes, whisk the mixture until it’s completely smooth and glossy.
- Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature. This will take about 1 hour, but it can sit out longer if needed.
- Once cooled, whip the ganache with a mixer until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the ganache onto cooled cakes or cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg