Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Yellow Cake With Pastry Cream Filling, Chocolate Ganache Frosting, and Shaved ChocolateChristopher Baker
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Makes 4 1/2 cups| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 5hr 10m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, bring the cream to a bare simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, add the salt, and let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk until melted and smooth. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until thick and spreadable, 4 to 5 hours. (Note: Don’t try to speed the cooling process by putting the frosting in the refrigerator; it will become lumpy.)
By Dawn Perry,  May 2011

Nutritional Information

  • Per ServingServing Size: 1/12 of recipe
  • Calories 326Calories From Fat 229
  • Fat  25g
  • Sat Fat  16g
  • Cholesterol  54mg
  • Sodium  25mg
  • Protein  4g
  • Carbohydrate  25g
  • Sugar  22g
  • Fiber  0g
  • Iron  1mg
  • Calcium  26mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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Quick Tip

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The frosting will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature and, using an electric mixer, beat on low until light and fluffy before using.

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