Whipped Bittersweet Ganache Frosting

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Yield:
Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Our Chestnut Cake with Chocolate-Armagnac Glaze calls for this decadent frosting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably at least 61 percent cacao), finely chopped

Directions

  1. Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan. Pour over chocolate in a medium bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Let cool completely. Whisk until fluffy. Use immediately.

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