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Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Chocolate Ganache Frosting is made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 75 min
- Original yield
- Serves 24
- Ingredients
- 3 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
2. Follow the microwave stages
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
Get to know the ingredients
semi-sweet chocolate chips
In the method: Place chocolate chips and butter in a large bowl.
heavy whipping cream
In the method: Heat the heavy cream either on the stove or in the microwave until almost boiling.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 24. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chipsIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
How to make it
0 of 7 steps completeMake room for Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Spread or pipe onto cooled cake or cupcakes.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Place chocolate chips and butter in a large bowl.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
What happens at the end?
Spread or pipe onto cooled cake or cupcakes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 24. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: spendwithpennies.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
