Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting

By

Kathryn

– September 7, 2011

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This is one of my absolute favorite recipes.  It surpasses any store bought frosting by miles and it is REALLY easy.  Use it as a filling or to frost a cake.  Its like eating fluffy, creamy chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

8 ounces (1 cup) heavy cream

Directions:

1.  Place the chocolate chips in a Kitchenaid or mixing bowl.

 

2.  Heat the heavy cream in a microwavable container and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on high, or until it just begins to simmer.  Don't let the cream boil over.

3.  Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and let stand for about 10 minutes.  The chocolate chips should be softened at this point. 

4.  Mix using an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes, or until the frosting is the consistency that you want.

 

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About Kathryn

I owned a successful wedding cake business for 4 years. I currently stay at home full-time running after my two boys. I started this DIY cake blog to encourage others to explore the world of creative desserts.

12 Comments

1. Reply

   nicole

   Posted September 7, 2011 at 9:46 PM

   Hi Kathryn,
   would you use the same ratio for white chocolate?
   Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
   Nicole

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     Kathryn

     Posted September 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM

     White chocolate works differently than regular chocolate. It would have to be modified. I’ll have to post a white chocolate ganache recipe soon!

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       Cathy Notaro

       Posted March 30, 2013 at 9:05 AM

       Is it possible to add a pin button so I can use this on Pinterest?

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         Kathryn

         Posted March 30, 2013 at 9:18 AM

         I will work on adding a pin button. In the meantime, you can always add a pin by logging into your pinterest homepage and “add pin” by url. Just copy the page address into where it asks for the url and it will let you choose a pic from the page, then its added. I am working on making the pinning easier though. Thank you for the suggestion!

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         Kathryn

         Posted March 30, 2013 at 9:27 AM

         Okay, its added now at the bottom of each post. HAPPY PINNING!

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   Mandy K Court

   Posted September 8, 2011 at 8:05 PM

   SERIOUSLY? That sounds absolutely devine. Now I'll have to bake a cake just to try it out….following your blog my be a detrement to my efforts to lose weight

3. Reply

   Kelly

   Posted September 12, 2011 at 7:26 PM

   Speaking as somebody who just ate this ganache frosting a few days ago (made by Kathryn's very capable hands)…  this frosting is ridiculously heavenly!  I couldn't stop eating it!  Highly recommended!

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   Aimee Bealefeld

   Posted September 16, 2011 at 7:04 AM

   Will I be able to frost a box cake mix or will I need more? I am making it this weekend, so excited. Thanks!
    

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     Kathryn

     Posted September 16, 2011 at 8:50 AM

     Yes, this recipe will be enough. A tip for you: if it seems to be taking too long to whip, then whip it half at a time. Enjoy!

5. Reply

   does this need to be refrigerated and are you able to pipe with it?

   Posted July 11, 2012 at 12:58 PM

   christie

6. Reply

   Zo

   Posted August 1, 2012 at 9:45 AM

   Can whipped ganache be used for piping decorations?

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     Kathryn

     Posted August 2, 2012 at 10:06 AM

     If you are keeping it refrigerated right up until its presented. Heat can make is lose it structural stability.