Success #1
Chocolate Ganache
It sounds intimidating, and I'm still not entirely sure I can even pronounce it, but it is delicious and so easy to make! I found the recipe at The Joy of Baking, which has been a great resource.
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (cut into pieces)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
I used Ghiradelli semi-sweet chips, it was great, but I'll try something different next time.
It is very easy. Put the chocolate in a bowl then put the whipping cream and butter in a medium sauce pan on medium heat. Pull from heat as soon as it starts to boil and pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for five minutes, then stir until smooth. At this point you can pour it over a cake for a glossy finish, which is good, BUT I recommend refrigerating it and then whipping it. You end up with a great mousse-like texture that makes amazing frosting.
My next mission is to try to make a peanut butter ganache using the Reeses peanut butter chips. It could go horribly wrong, or be amazingly delicious. If it works out, I'm gonna make fudgy chocolate cupcakes and use the ganache as filling and/or frosting for an irresistible peanut butter chocolate combo cupcake.
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Kailey is your little me ya know. She loves baking and cake decorating and watches Ace of Cakes every night!
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