Chocolate Ganache (Butter)

You can use this recipe for frosting cakes, cupcakes, etc. Once made and allowing to cool to room temperature, you can incorporate air into the ganache to form a whipped frosting by using an electric mixer or whipping by hand with a whisk.

2 cups chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1-2 Tbsp. butter, melted
additional flavourings as desired (such as Brandy, orange juice, etc.).

Place chocolate in a medium bowl.

Melt butter, set aside.

In a saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour over chocolate and whisk until smooth. Add melted butter and any additional flavourings, whisk until incorporated.

Let cool until thick yet pourable, 2-3 minutes.

Use immediately.