Best 2 Whipped Ganache Frosting Recipes

Whipped ganache frosting is a luscious, velvety frosting made from heavy cream and chocolate. It is perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Whipped ganache can be made with dark, milk, or white chocolate, and can be flavored with various extracts, liqueurs, or spices. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, you will love this recipe for whipped ganache frosting.

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WHIPPED CHOCOLATE GANACHE FILLING (OR FROSTING)

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This recipe makes a delicious and creamy ganache filling, that's light as air, not too-intense and will definitely bring you to chocolate heaven! It's also very easy to make, can be made ahead and you will NOT regret it. The amount of chocolate used depends on the type of chocolate. Recipe makes enough to fill and frost a 3-layer cake. Recipe by Alice Medrich, the dark chocolate goddess.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

6 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate (I use 72%, see NOTE below)
4 teaspoons sugar (optional)
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

Place chopped chocolate in a medium-sized bowl.
Heat heavy cream and sugar (if using) in a large heavy saucepan over med-hi heat until it simmers gently.
Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir gently until the chocolate is mostly melted.
Let stand for 15mins to be sure all chocolate is melted.
Stir ganache gently until perfectly smooth, let cool.
Cover and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (it must be very cold or it will curdle when it's whipped; ganache can be made up to 4 days ahead).
When you're ready to assemble the cake (and NOT before), whip ganache until it's stiff enough to hold a nice shape and seems spreadable (Don't overwhip; overwhipped ganache looks granular, so watch carefully).
Spread whipped ganache immediately, as it will firm as it sits.
NOTE: if using 50-60% bittersweet chocolate, use 8 oz of chocolate and omit the sugar; if using 60-64% chocolate, use 7 oz of chocolate and omit sugar; if using 66-72% chocolate, use 6 oz and add the optional sugar to give the ganache a bit of'lift'.
If you're just using this as a filling, halve the recipe.
If you're glazing the cake with a chocolate glaze, chill the filled cake for at least 1 hour (up to 2 days) before glazing.

WHIPPED GANACHE FROSTING

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Use this recipe when making our Rich Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting and Truffle Egg Nest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups, enough for a 7-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Put chocolate and cream into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until the consistency of stiff cream cheese, 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk until fluffy and smooth.

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your ganache. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
Make sure the cream is hot: The cream should be hot but not boiling when you add it to the chocolate. If the cream is too cold, it will not melt the chocolate properly and the ganache will be grainy.
Stir the ganache constantly: Stir the ganache constantly as it cools to prevent it from separating.
Let the ganache cool completely before whipping: Allow the ganache to cool completely before whipping it. This will help it to achieve a stiff consistency.
Whip the ganache until it is light and fluffy: Whip the ganache until it is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Do not over-whip the ganache, as this can cause it to become grainy.

Conclusion:

Whipped ganache frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding different flavors or colors. With a little practice, you can create a whipped ganache frosting that is perfect for any occasion.