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A close up image of chocolate ganache spread over fresh baked and cooled brownies
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4.80 from 5 votes

Chocolate Ganache Frosting

4 ingredients and 15 minutes is all it takes to make this luxuriously thick and indulgently rich chocolate ganache frosting that pairs amazingly with cakes or brownies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
rest time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 16
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Kitrusy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the milk and butter in a saucepan until the butter is melted and the milk is starting to steam. (Do not let it boil or froth up)
  • Place your chocolate pieces into a heat-proof bowl and slowly pour the milk and melted butter over it. Let it rest for 5 minutes without disturbing it.
  • Once 5 minutes have passed, use a whisk or spatula to gradually mix and combine the ganache until it is smooth and glossy.
    If you've mixed and it is still thin, you can place it into the fridge for 5-15 minutes until it has set to the thickness of frosting, checking and mixing it every 5 minutes until it is as thickened as you'd like your frosting to be.
  • Store your ganache (or ganache frosted treats) in the fridge until ready to eat and enjoy.
    The ganache by itself will keep in an airtight container or in a sealed plastic food-grade bag for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to a month.

Notes

  • I highly recommend using a dark chocolate that is at least 53% and up. I personally enjoy using a combination of 60% and 80%. For the best results use block chocolate/ pure chocolate bars that you finely chop.
  • Note that if you use milk chocolate the recipe may not set up right. 
  • The use of espresso powder is optional but really amplifies the chocolate flavor. Ensure you're using a dissolvable espresso powder for baking.
  • This recipe makes enough to frost one layer of 9" round cake or one 8x8 pan of brownies.
  • If using for cakes or brownies ensure that they are fully cooled before frosting. Note that your ganache will thicken and set as it cools but will remain soft and fudgy once set.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg