Who doesn't love chocolate?
This fabulous-and super easy!-recipe adapted from Alton Brown makes for an elegant presentation when paired with cupcakes and cakes.
Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
3 tablespoons corn syrup
6 ounces heavy cream
12 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a small saucepan combine the corn syrup and heavy cream.
Bring to a simmer and add the chocolate.
Stir until smooth.
Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
If coating a cake, place cake on the rack and gently pour the ganache over the cake. Use a spatula to spread as needed. Allow 1 hour to set.
If preparing cupcakes, dip the tops of each cake into the ganache and set on the rack to set.
Bring to a simmer and add the chocolate.
Stir until smooth.
Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
If coating a cake, place cake on the rack and gently pour the ganache over the cake. Use a spatula to spread as needed. Allow 1 hour to set.
If preparing cupcakes, dip the tops of each cake into the ganache and set on the rack to set.
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