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Chocolate Ganache & Toppings Recipe

Decadent Chocolate Ganache & Toppings Recipe for Festive Joy

Delight in this Chocolate Ganache & Toppings Recipe, perfect for holiday celebrations with customizable toppings and rich, velvety ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness for the best rise.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor balance.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake and aids texture.
  • 3 Large Eggs Beaten until pale for optimal fluffiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla recommended.
  • ½ cup Whole Milk Opens for a richer taste.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Heats up but do not boil.
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Choose high-quality for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Optional for glossy finish.
For the Toppings
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens whipped cream.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Festive Decorations e.g., cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, gold sugar pearls.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease mini cake pans with butter.
  2. Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer for about 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy.
  4. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; gradually mix into wet ingredients alternating with milk.
  5. Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the mini cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. For ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over dark chocolate; whisk until smooth.
  8. Whip cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Assemble by pouring ganache over cooled cakes, pipe whipped cream, and add festive toppings.
  10. Serve on a festive platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Expert tips include allowing cakes to cool completely before ganache application to avoid melting and ensuring whipped cream is piped perfectly for presentation.

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