Chocolate Ganache Frosting

By taniaf

super rich

Ingredients

• 1 lb bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/2 cups heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

Put chocolate in large bowl. Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan. Pour over chocolate, and let stand until chocolate melts.
Beginning in the center and working out, stir melted chocolate into cream mix until combined and smooth.
Can use at this point, dipping cupcakes in ganache. or...
Refrigerate, stirring every 5 minutes, until frosting starts to hold its shape and is lighter. Use immediately.
Frosting can also be beaten in a mixer to achieve a light fluffy consistency.