Use ganache to cover your cake like a chocolate bar! Ganache provides a firm chocolate finish and is prefect to give you a solid foundation for fondant cakes.
One batch yields about 4 cups.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp Heavy whipping cream
- 20 oz 60% Cacao chocolate chip Note: The package should say 60% or more – this is a must!
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Place chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl.
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Add all heaving whipping cream (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) to the chocolate.
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Heat in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals. After each interval, remove and stir well to distribute the heat. Continue until all chocolate and cream is completely dissolve into a ganache consistency. This can take as little as 2-3 heating intervals.
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Let the ganache sit at room temperature overnight OR refrigerate uncovered for about one hour. This cooling process allows your chocolate to firm and makes it ready to use.
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Bring your ganache to room temperature and slightly heat as needed before use. Heat in the microwave in 5-10 second bursts.
