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Whipped Ganache recipe by Liz Marek of Sugar Geek Show Cake Tutorials
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Whipped Ganache Recipe

Learn how to make decadent whipped ganache. Perfect for icing cakes or piping onto cupcakes.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 32 oz
Calories 60kcal
Author Elizabeth Marek

Ingredients

  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate good quality, at least 60% cocoa
  • 8 oz heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Weigh out chocolate and chop into small pieces if needed. Place into the bowl of a stand mixer. 
  • Heat cream in a saucepan until it just starts to steam.
  • Pour cream over chocolate and make sure it's completely covered. Let stand 5 minutes. 
  • Attach paddle attachment to stand mixer and mix at low speed until cream and chocolate are combined.
  • Let mixture cool at room temperature until it's a peanut butter consistency. Do not place in the fridge. 
  • Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, a pinch of salt. Attach the whisk attachment to the mixer.
  • Mix on medium until all the ingredients are incorporated, then turn the mixer up to high for 2-3 minutes, until ganache is light and fluffy.

Notes

This whipped ganache is perfect for cake filling, as a frosting for cupcakes or regular cakes and for piping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 25mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg