Dark Chocolate Ganache

Try this recipe with any flavored pound cake or layer it with a chocolate cake for the ultimate of desserts.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  lb bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring heavy cream, powdered sugar, and salt to a boil.
2. Remove from heat; add bittersweet chocolate, and let stand, without stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Whisk just until combined.
4. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until spreadable, about 1 hour.