Chocolate Ganache Glaze
This simple chocolate ganache glaze is made with chocolate and heavy cream and can be used as a chocolate glaze, drip, or frosting. Perfect for Bundt cakes, pound cakes, brownies, and drip cakes, this ganache pours smoothly and sets into a soft, rich chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to Glaze up to 2 bundt cakes
- Category: Dessert, Dessert Toppings, Frosting
- Method: Melting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 5 oz heavy cream
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. (Preferably something pourable – these glass measuring cups are perfect for this part.)
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 3–5 minutes to melt.
- Whisk slowly until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Whisk in the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Let ganache cool until thickened to a hot fudge consistency before using (Usually 15-20 minutes).
- Spoon or pour over a cooled cake and allow to set before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker ganache frosting, use 4 oz heavy cream instead of 5 oz.
- For a thinner glaze, use 6 oz heavy cream.
- For best results on Bundt cakes, chill the cake for 15–20 minutes before adding ganache so it sets instead of soaking in.
- If ganache becomes too thick, microwave for 10–15 seconds and stir.
Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/chocolate-ganache-recipe/