Rich and delicious, this simple ganache makes a great frosting that looks gorgeous on brownies, cakes and cupcakes.
Ganache Frosting
- Prep Time 5 min
- Total 5 min
- Servings 60
- Ingredients 2
Ingredients
- 1 (24 oz.) bag semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
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Step1Place ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until mixture is creamy (about 2-3 minutes of total microwave time). Spread immediately on cooled cakes, cookies or brownies. Allow to set at room temperature before serving.
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