Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate Chocolate Ganache Icing 4.6 (114) 100 Reviews 22 Photos This frosting recipe quickly makes a rich, creamy, and dark chocolate icing with just bittersweet chocolate, brandy, butter, and heavy cream. Submitted by Sandra Bennett Updated on August 22, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 22 22 22 22 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 2 cups icing Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 7 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate ½ cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons brandy Directions Melt chocolate, cream, butter or margarine, and brandy together in a high-sided saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Cool completely and then spread or pipe over cake or cupcakes. Tips Store any extra ganache in the refrigerator. Ganache can be reheated in a double boiler, if needed to achieve a spreadable consistency. I Made It Print 149 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 194 Calories 15g Fat 12g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 194 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 26mg 9% Sodium 30mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 9g Protein 2g 3% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 85mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.