Indulge in a chocolate lover's paradise with our exquisite Chocolate Ganache Frosting, the perfect complement to our decadent Fudgy Devil's Food Cake. This frosting recipe yields a rich, velvety, and luscious ganache that will elevate your cake to new heights of flavor and elegance. Additionally, discover our curated collection of delectable frosting variations, including a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting for a tangy twist, a fluffy and light Whipped Ganache Frosting for a cloud-like texture, and a decadent Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for an irresistible sweetness. No matter your preference, these frosting recipes guarantee an unforgettable dessert experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
This recipe won several blue ribbons at our state fair. The made-from-scratch chocolate layer cake topped with a fudgy homemade frosting is truly a can't-miss dessert. -Donna Carman, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and cooled chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and water, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (77g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CHOCOLATE GANACHE FROSTING FOR FUDGY DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
This rich, thick frosting is the perfect topper for our Fudgy Devil's Food Cake. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 603.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine chocolate and corn syrup in a large heatproof bowl. Bring cream just to a simmer over medium-high heat; pour over chocolate mixture. Let stand, without stirring, until chocolate begins to melt.
- Beginning near the center and working outward, whisk melted chocolate into cream until mixture is combined and smooth. Continue to whisk until frosting just barely begins to hold its shape and is slightly lighter in color. Use immediately (frosting will continue to thicken after whisking).
GANACHE FROSTING
Alton Brown's recipe for two-ingredient chocolate Ganache Frosting from Food Network is decadent yet easy and the perfect topping to cakes, cupcakes and more.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 2h16m
Yield approximately 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place the chopped chocolate into the bowl of a food processor.
- Heat the heavy cream in a quart-sized, microwavable container and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on high, or until it just begins to simmer; be careful not to allow cream to boil over. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes. Process by pulsing several times until chocolate mixture is smooth. Use as is for glazing. If you wish to make a lighter frosting, allow it to come to room temperature, approximately 2 hours. Once at room temperature, place in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk on high for 2 to 3 minutes.
FUDGY DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE FROSTING
For the ultimate chocolate lover, make this rich, dense chocolate cake with an equally intense, chocolatey frosting.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch layer cake or 3 dozen standard cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper rounds. Butter parchment; dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa and hot water until smooth. Whisk in sour cream; let cool, then whisk in chocolate. Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition; scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture and beginning and ending with the flour; beat until combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans (or muffin tins lined with paper liners); smooth with an offset spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes (18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes).
- Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto rack; peel off parchment. Re-invert cakes; let cool completely, top sides up.
- Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to level. Transfer a cake layer to a cake turntable or platter to frost. Using an offset spatula, spread 3/4 cup frosting on top. Set remaining cake layer into place.
- Spread remaining frosting over entire cake, swirling to coat. Serve immediately, or cover with a cake dome and refrigerate; let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the butter and mayonnaise in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on high, until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. With the mixer on low, slowly add the melted chocolate. Continue mixing on low speed until all of the chocolate is incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Turn off the mixer and add one-third of the sugar. Mix on low to combine, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Repeat until all of the sugar has been incorporated. Add the salt and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and lightens slightly in color, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 hours or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before using chilled frosting.
THE ONLY CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED! (DEVIL'S FOOD)
This chocolate cake is absolutely thee best we have ever had. It is so moist and rich, I never make anything else (unless I am short on time :) The frosting recipe included goes perfectly with this cake, but you can use any frosting you like. Try this once and you'll see why I call it "The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need"!! Adding 2/18/06: I want to note that I recently used sweetened whipped heavy cream with vanilla and it was just as fabulous as the frosting recipe listed, plus much easier. I also used hazelnut coffee in the cake and it added even more of a little extra something!
Provided by Karen..
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add oil, coffee and milk and mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat 2 more minutes. Expect batter to be thin.
- Pour into a 9" x 13" greased and floured pan or 2- 9" round pans. Bake 9 x 13 pan for about 45 minutes or 9" pans for about 30 minutes. Cool in pans for about 15 minutes and then cool completely on racks.
- While cake is cooling make the icing: Combine the milk and flour in a saucepan and cook over low heat until thick, whisking constantly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- In a medium bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add chilled milk and flour mixture and beat for 10 minutes. Frost cooled cake and enjoy! The frosting sounds intimidating, but it is worth it! By the way, for some reason, we prefer this cake chilled, right out of the refrigerator. The rich chocolate and cool frosting just seem to taste best this way.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of the ganache. Look for chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids (70% or higher is ideal) and a smooth, rich flavor.
- Use heavy cream: Heavy cream is the traditional ingredient used to make ganache. It provides a rich, creamy texture and helps the ganache to set properly.
- Don't boil the cream: When you're making ganache, it's important to heat the cream until it's just simmering. If you boil the cream, it will cause the ganache to seize and become grainy.
- Stir the ganache constantly: As the ganache is cooking, stir it constantly to prevent it from scorching. You should also stir the ganache after you remove it from the heat to help it cool and thicken.
- Let the ganache cool before using: Ganache is best used when it has had a chance to cool and thicken. This will make it easier to spread or pipe onto your cake.
Conclusion:
Chocolate ganache is a versatile frosting that can be used to create a variety of delicious desserts. It's perfect for fudgy devil's food cake, but it can also be used on cupcakes, brownies, and even ice cream. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and smooth, creamy texture, chocolate ganache is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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