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Chocolate Ganache with cocoa powder
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Chocolate Ganache with Cocoa Powder

This chocolate ganache frosting is made of cocoa powder, milk, sugar, cornstarch, butter and egg yolk. It's a rich, velvety and delicious frosting and filling for cakes, cupcakes, donuts and pastries.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
chilling30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate ganache, Chocolate Ganache frosting, Chocolate Ganache with cocoa powder
Servings: 10
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Maricel

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup whole milk or evaporated milk
  • cup cocoa powder
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornflour
  • ¼ cup butter salted or unsalted add a pinch of salt
  • 1 egg yolk

Optional add-ins

  • 1 tsp Coffee granules
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Instructions

  • Measure and add all the dry ingredients in a saucepan - cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and corn starch.
  • Mix all the ingredients with a whisk, then add the milk.
  • Keep whisking on low heat until well incorporated, then add butter to melt. Add coffee granules to intensity the chocolate flavour, if desired
  • Make sure on low heat, add the egg yolk and whisk until blended.
  • After a few minutes, it will start to thicken. Add vanilla if desired. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl with a fine-mesh strainer. Strain for a smooth lump-free chocolate ganache.
  • Use immediately to dip donuts or pastries, like eclairs or dipping sauce for churros.
  • Refrigerate for an hour to thicken into a spreadable consistency for your cakes or cupcakes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg