Best 8 Chocolate Cakes With Ganache Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent symphony of chocolate flavors with our exquisite collection of chocolate cakes adorned with a luscious ganache glaze. Embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From the classic and timeless Chocolate Ganache Cake to the innovative White Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience.

Prepare to be captivated by the rich and intense flavors of the Classic Chocolate Ganache Cake, where layers of moist chocolate sponge harmoniously blend with a velvety ganache frosting. For those who cherish a touch of elegance, the White Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake offers a delightful contrast of sweet and tart, with layers of fluffy white chocolate cake delicately balanced by a vibrant raspberry ganache.

If you seek a gluten-free delight, the Gluten-Free Chocolate Ganache Cake is a masterpiece of flavor and texture. This exquisite creation boasts moist and airy gluten-free chocolate layers enveloped in a rich and decadent ganache frosting, ensuring every bite is a celebration.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes are individual-sized treats that pack a punch of chocolatey goodness. These delightful morsels feature tender chocolate cupcakes crowned with a luscious ganache frosting, making them perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply satisfying your cravings.

Experience the ultimate indulgence with our Chocolate Molten Lava Cake, where a warm and gooey chocolate center oozes out upon every spoonful. This dessert is a symphony of textures, with a crisp exterior and a molten chocolate heart that will leave you in a state of pure bliss.

No matter your preference, our curated selection of chocolate cakes with ganache glaze caters to every palate and occasion. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will redefine your perception of chocolate desserts.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT CHOCOLATE GANACHE + HOW TO GLAZE A CAKE!



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This is chocolate ganache is really easy and you only need two ingredients! Pour it over cakes or let it cool and frost your cupcakes with it! The first time I made ganache I screwed it up because I stirred it too soon. I also measured the chocolate chips all wrong because (don't laugh) I thought; 8oz = 1 cup, nope; it's actually a weight measurement. Chocolate chips usually come in 12 oz bags, so use 2/3 of the bag (which is roughly 1 1/3 cup measured). This tutorial will save you from my past pitfalls and before you know it, you'll be pouring ganache over everything you can get your hands on! Note: If you want more ganache, use the full 12 oz bag and 12 oz (1 1/2 cups) of whipping cream.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 2

8 oz 1/2 lb or about 1 1/3 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Bring heavy cream to a simmer on the stove top, stirring occasionally. Just as soon as you see a simmer, remove from heat and poor over chocolate chips, swirling the bowl to make sure all chips are covered.
  • Place lid on chocolate chips to trap the heat and let sit undisturbed (no mixing) for 5 minutes. Remove lid and swirl the chocolate chips with a whisk starting in the center and working outward until smooth. It will turn into velvety ganache right before your eyes and you'll get excited.
  • Once it's velvety, let it sit uncovered at room temperature (70˚F) for about 15 minutes before pouring it over your cake. It was perfect for glazing the entire surface of a cake roll after 15 minutes (it should coat a spoon nicely when ready for cake coverage - set your timer!).
  • Place cake on a wire rack over a rimmed platter or rimmed baking sheet. Pour your ganache evenly over the top of your cake until desired coverage is reached. You can lift up the wire rack and re-use the chocolate ganache that drips onto the platter.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE



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Here's to that chocolate fix we all need! I use cream in both the filling and glaze of this beautiful dessert. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes. Combine buttermilk and sour cream. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition. , Pour into two greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer to a small mixing bowl; chill until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Chill until mixture achieves spreading consistency. , For ganache, in a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Gradually add cream; heat until just warmed. Chill until slightly thickened., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Slowly pour ganache over top of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH GANACHE GLAZE



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Refrigerating the glazed cakes will help them set more quickly, but they will lose some of their shine. If there's time and you prefer a shiny glaze, let the cakes set at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield Makes two 8-inch cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pans
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pans
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
3/4 cup warm water
3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 batches Ganache

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans and dust with cocoa, tapping out excess. Sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt into the bowl of a mixer. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  • Raise speed to medium, and add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide batter between pans. Bake until set and a toothpick inserted into center of each comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans set on wire racks for 15 minutes. Turn out cakes. Let cool completely.
  • Transfer 1 cake to a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour half the warm ganache over top; pour in center, then slowly but steadily pour around edges, allowing ganache to drip down sides and cover cake. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer cake to a cake stand. Repeat with remaining cake and ganache.
  • Let cakes stand until set, about 3 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE



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This easy chocolate ganache tastes wonderful on our Glazed Chocolate Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a medium bowl. In a saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Let cool until thick yet pourable, 2 to 3 minutes.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield About 1 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 ounces, high quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Scald the cream. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and gently stir to melt all the chocolate. This can be made up to 3 days before and reheated slightly for use. The glaze should drizzled over the puffs when its room temperature, or slightly warm, but still liquid. If the glaze is hot, it will drip too much.;

CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 extra-large eggs at room temperature
1 1/3 cups Hershey's chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Candied violets or edible gold leaf, for decoration (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the chocolate syrup and vanilla. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Don't overbeat, or the cake will be tough.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until just set in the middle. Don't overbake! Let cool thoroughly in the pan.
  • For the ganache, cook the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the cake upside down on a wire rack and pour the glaze evenly over the top, making sure to cover the entire cake and sides. You can tilt the rack to smooth the glaze. Decorate with candied violets, if desired, or gently crumble the gold leaf and place it on the center of the cake. Do not refrigerate.

CHOCOLATE "GANACHE" GLAZE



Chocolate

I love to use this ganache-style icing over flourless chocolate cake (and over regular cake when I don't have time to make buttercream!) This is a recipe I came up with of pantry ingredients and I think it is a good one!

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 frosting for 10 inch round single-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate chips and the butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the milk and the honey until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  • Let the chocolate cool to spreading consistency, then pour over the cake.
  • Spread chocolate on top and on the sides of room temperature cake.
  • Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1367.3, Fat 91.8, SaturatedFat 55.3, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 161.4, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 142.1, Protein 10.6

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE WITH GANACHE GLAZE



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This a a light and moist cake that is not overly sweet due to the addition of coffee. The recipe comes from Food and Wine Magazine (November 2006). I have made it many many times and enjoy eating it as much as making it. This cake travels well. I have also subsituted Splenda for the sugar and it turned out the same. I will try to cut the the oil to 1/2 cup and add 1/4 cup applesauce next time I make it. You can also make double the ganache for extra chocolate decadence!

Provided by linrinblue

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup black coffee, cold
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray 12 cup bundt pan with vegetable oil spray. In a small saucepan, melt 2 ounces of the chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Scrape the chocolate into a medium bowl and let cool slightly. Whisk in oil and sugar until smooth, then whisk in the egg.
  • In a small bowl whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add half of the dry ingrediants to the chocolate mixture along with 1/2 cup of the coffee and 1/2 cup of buttermilk and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then turn it out and let cool completely.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. In a heat proof bowl, combine the remaining 3 ounces of chocolate with the corn syrup and butter. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand until melted, about 5 minutes. Let the ganache glaze cool until thick but pourable, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the ganache over the cooled cake. Let cake stand until the glaze is set(about 30 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 587.9, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 21.6, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache glaze. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cake.
  • Do not overmix the ganache glaze. If it is overmixed, it will become too thick and difficult to pour.
  • Allow the ganache glaze to cool slightly before pouring it over the cake. This will help to prevent the glaze from running off the cake.
  • If the ganache glaze is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of cream or milk.
  • If the ganache glaze is too thin, you can thicken it up by adding a little bit of cocoa powder.
  • You can decorate the cake with any of your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cakes with ganache glaze are a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a chocolate cake with ganache glaze that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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