Chocolate Ganache Frosting (Real Simple)

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups heavy cream
• pinch kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Place the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, bring the cream to a bare simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, add the salt, and let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk until melted and smooth. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until thick and spreadable, 4 to 5 hours. (Note: Don’t try to speed the cooling process by putting the frosting in the refrigerator; it will become lumpy.)