Chocolate "ganache" Glaze

I love to use this ganache-style icing over flourless chocolate cake (and over regular cake when I don't have time to make buttercream!) This is a recipe I came up with of pantry ingredients and I think it is a good one! Show more

Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins

Yields: 1 frosting for 10 inch round single-layer cake

Ingredients

  • 8  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2  tablespoons butter
  • 1 12 tablespoons  whole milk
  • 1  tablespoon honey
Advertisement

Directions

  1. Melt the chocolate chips and the butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Stir in the milk and the honey until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. Let the chocolate cool to spreading consistency, then pour over the cake.
  4. Spread chocolate on top and on the sides of room temperature cake.
  5. Chill until set.
Show more

Did you Make This?

Tell us how it came out or how you tweaked it, add your photos, or get help.

Show Off

Dinner Daily Newsletter

Ever know exactly what to make after a hard day’s work? Us either. Take the guesswork out of dinner with these sure-fire meals, delivered right to your inbox.

Advertisement