Chocolate Ganache
The easiest way to frost cakes and cupcakes or add a fancy drizzle to any dessert!
- 8 oz semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 3/4 c Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Liqueur (such a Grand Marnier)
- 1 T Butter (for extra shine)
- 1 1/2 tsp Brewed Coffee (to enhance the chocolate flavor)
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Heat chocolate chips and cream in a double boiler.
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Stir until smooth.
- Add the vanilla at the very end, off the heat.
- The more you stir, the shinier it will be.
- Pour warm liquid over cake, or dip cupcakes to cover
If cooled to room temperature ganache becomes a spreadable filling and can be whipped to make frosting. Refrigerated ganache can be scooped and rolled into truffles.
Garlic & Olive Oil 
I made this ganache to top my store bought cake mix – it looks (and tastes) extra special! My guests thought I slaved all day – thank you so much! I’ll use for company every time since so successful and easy! These are the types of recipes I need with two small kids – makes people think “she’s still got it” – even though I have half the time!
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