Chocolate ganache can be infused with any flavour you desire, so do some experimenting. For these cupcakes I used orange and topped them with a jaffa. You can eat them as is or heat in the microwave until the ganache melts down over the warm cake and serve with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
For the chocolate cupcake recipe I used best ever chocolate cake recipe here.
Chocolate Orange Ganache Frosting Recipe (for 10 cupcakes)
To make a ganache that is piping consistency at room temp you will need to make it a day ahead and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
200g (7.05 ounces) of chocolate
220ml of cream
rind of 1 orange
25g (0.88 ounces) unsalted butter
1o jaffas for decoration (optional)
Break up the chocolate in a bowl. I like to use half milk chocolate and half dark chocolate (70% cocooa), this is purely dependent on how you like your ganache to taste. If you use all milk it tastes a bit creamy, all dark and it’s a bit too strong. If you use half-half it ends up tasting like milk chocolate.
Measure your cream and mix in the orange rind. One orange rind gives a subtle flavour, add more if desired.
Bring the cream and rind to the boil then pour through a sieve over the chocolate. Leave it to sit for a minute so the chocolate can melt. Then stir until smooth
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Add the butter and stir some more. Don’t worry if your ganache seems too runny it will go firm as it cools. Place the bowl in the fridge overnight. (Tip – do not cover warm ganache with plastic wrap as water from steam will form on the wrap and drop into the ganache).
The next day spoon the ganache into a piping bag or plastic ziplock bag. Leave on the bench for a few minutes to soften. Pipe generous swirls onto your cupcakes and top with a jaffa.
Enjoy!
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Hi, I’m so addicted to pastry. I just I want to ask about ganache. What kind of cream should I use? Do I use all purpose cream?
Hi Tricia, Yes, I use all purpose cream for ganache.
very good cake. looks yummy. i always used have from bakery this time i can prepare at home. u can also check some indian recipes and change ur taste.