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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2005

Was very easy to make- I didn't particularly like the bitterness of it so I will try a different chocolate next time. Also, I must have overwhipped it (used it for a filling) because it became very crumbly and dry in my cake. :( Good recipe though- I'll try it again sometime.

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SHARPIE29

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2005

Wounderful after I removed it from the heat I added 2T corn syrup for a nice shine on my Black magic cake.My buddy told me it shined like his new Harley.

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BIGJIM5

Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2004

Sooooo good for chocolate lovers, like me.

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MOGAN813

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2004

Good stuff. I was looking for a chocolate filling to use in a layer cake and appreciated the tip that you could whip ganache to transform it into filling. I found the ratio of chocolate to cream to be a bit high for a cake filling, so I added extra cream to yield a creamier texture. The result was a truffle-like filling. Delish! It's been said before, but do buy the best bittersweet chocolate you can. I used standard bittersweet baking squares and found I had to add a few tablespoons of powdered sugar to cut down on the bitterness. This basic recipe lends itself to personalization, whereby you could play with different flavored extracts to customize a flavor. But it's great as is!

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COOKINGIRLLJ

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2003

Wonderful top to my shortbread and raspberry tarts! Thanks for an awesome recipe!

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The_Intolerant_Chef

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2003

Very Nice, This is a great recipe, easy, quick and is a big hit w/ all everytime. A little hint though, whatever you do make sure that it is completely cooled before frosting!

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IRENE MARIE

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2003

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for! Also, I used about half fancy chocolate and half chocolate chips, and still, like I said...perfect!

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SHELLISEASHELLS

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

Reviewed: May 8, 2003

This is a very simple recipe, but yields an incredibly delicious topping with many uses. I made chocolate sheetcakes for our daughter's wedding, and used this as the frosting (no boring white cake for her!). It was delicious and elegant. Be aware that ganache is meant to be less sweet than regular frosting; using milk chocolate does not result in a true ganache flavor. This is a recipe for true lovers of dark chocolate.

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SPOOFHOUNDMOM

Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2003

I've lost my recipe for ganach, and was happy to find another one here. Ice a cake mix cake with this icing and people will think you've slaved all day!! I made this with chocolate chips and added some Tia Maria as well. Ca c'est TRES delicieux!! Thanks Tricia.

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