Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2008

My first ganache! I didn't have any brandy but it turned out just fine in any case. I also made it half milk chocolate. I didn't get it quite as thick as I wanted but I'm sure that's just because of my inexperience. It still looks and tastes fantastic!

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ssejaclop

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2008

This is a wonderful recipe. I've used it several times with the black bottom cupcake recipe and also with Sandy's chocolate cake (baked as a sheet cake)recipe both on this website. Let it cool well before using because it runs more when it's still warm.

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2008

I left out the rum and added a bit of espresso. Very simple and delicious.

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kris

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2008

Wow, wow, wow! My first time making chocolate ganache. I melted butter and heavy whipping cream on stove top until boiled and poured onto chocolate shavings in a stainless steel bowl and let sit like that for 3-5 minutes and then I mixed with a whisk. I will add a photo soon, fantastic recipe. I used this on the chocolate cake I recipe from this site.

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MySweetCreations

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Dubuque, Iowa, USA Living In: San Diego, California, USA
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Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2008

Yummy! I could eat by the spoonfuls! Used a double boiler and only milk chocolate. Didn't add any sugar and the ganache was heavenly! Definitely let it cool before you use on a dessert. Used it on my "Fauxtess" cupcakes and it was excellent! Didn't use any brandy and it turned out perfect! Oh but I did add about 2 tbls light corn syrup as onther reviewer suggested. This is a keep and so quick and simple to make!!

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Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2008

I made this ganache for the first time when I made "Jan's Chocolate Cake," (also for the first time). This was a HUGE HIT! I used dark chocolate w/Kahlua to go in between the layers and I used semisweet chocolate w/Godiva Chocolate Liqueur for the icing on the top/sides. It's been 3 days and I'm still getting emails from friends raving on how good the cake was. This is a keeper!

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2008

Rich and Delicious! I added 2 tbsp of light corn syrup when I removed it from the heat as suggested by another reviewer and used Frangelico because I did not have any brandy. I used this on the Cream Filled Cupcakes from this site. I can't wait to use it again with other recipes.

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Currie

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Hanover, Virginia, USA
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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2008

I thought this recipe was fool proof because of all the great reviews. I followed it EXACTLY. I did use a double boiler, but that shouldn't have made a difference. There is this creamy condensation looking film on it. It was fine when I put it in the fridge last night. Maybe it shouldn't go in the fridge?

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Skelly

	Cooking Level: Expert Living In: Clarkston, Michigan, USA
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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

Excellent ganache - better than the cake itself! I also added some vanilla essence, and used half dark and half milk chocolate. I can't imagine making it without the brandy - it adds extra depth and interest. Next time I might try orange brandy.

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2008

I love this recipe, I used milk chocolate instead and omitted the brandy and used them on my fauxstess cupcakes. Yum!!

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BreeAnn

	Cooking Level: Beginning Home Town: Palmer, Alaska, USA Living In: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2008

love the texture but i added 1 small can of condensed milk since it was lacked of sugar.but all in all, it was good!

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emjay

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

I made a large rectangular cake,, so I was worried that there wouldn't be enough icing - there was plenty! This is fantastic stuff! I made it in the microwave in less than two minutes.

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2007

Apparently I did something wrong. I put everything together and when it was finished the butter separated so bad I think I may have to put powder sugar in it to save it. I don't think I will be using this one again. I did follow the instructions exactly.

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The Real Cake Baker

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2007

Very easy and very yummy.

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APMSAM

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Living In: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2007

Very good, I didn't think it added much to a dessert, but it certainly didn't take away either. The second time I made it I added some vanilla and that made it more flavorful

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SADDLESORE55

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2007

Delicious. I used it to ice the 'Extreme Chocolate Cake' by Rachel, which I filled with a dark chocolate mousse recipe I had from another source. The cake was soooo good (if I say so myself).

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Melissa

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2007

Fast and easy chocolate heaven. It is an icing, rather than a frosting.

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