Chocolate Ganache Icing

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This frosting recipe quickly makes a rich, creamy, and dark chocolate icing with just bittersweet chocolate, brandy, butter, and heavy cream.

Submitted by Sandra Bennett

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

2 cups icing

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Ingredients

7 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
½ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brandy

Directions

Melt chocolate, cream, butter or margarine, and brandy together in a high-sided saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
Cool completely and then spread or pipe over cake or cupcakes.

Tips

Store any extra ganache in the refrigerator. Ganache can be reheated in a double boiler, if needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194	Calories
15g	Fat
12g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Sodium 30mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 85mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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