Whipped Ganache Frosting

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces) heavy whipping cream, plus more as necessary
• 10 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Make the ganache first so it can cool. In a small, heavy-bottom saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream until it just begins to simmer. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-size bowl, and pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Allow the cream to sit on the chocolate for about a minute, until the chocolate begins to melt, and mix until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until firm enough to scoop with a spoon.

Right before you’re ready to frost the cupcakes, transfer the cooled chocolate ganache to a large bowl and beat with a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until thickened and fluffy. The ganache will also lighten in color. If it seems to be at all crumbly or not smooth, add more heavy whipping cream by the teaspoonful and beat to combine. Frost immediately and serve.