Chocolate Ganache - Master Cookbook Recipe # 408

Name: Chocolate Ganache - Master Cookbook Recipe # 408
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 (one) 9x13 pan of brownies or a standard cake top
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 oz. baker's unsweetened chocolate; 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening

This simple two-ingredient chocolate ganache provides a sleek, professional finish and a deep cocoa flavor. It is the perfect pourable topping for brownies or cakes, creating a smooth and glossy layer as it sets.

This is recipe #408 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 2 minCook time: 5 minTotal time: 7 min

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Ingredients

2 oz. baker's unsweetened chocolate
2 Tbsp vegetable shortening

Instructions

Melt Shortening: Place the vegetable shortening in a small non-stick skillet and melt it over low heat.
Combine: Add the unsweetened chocolate to the skillet. Keep the heat very low and stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is silky smooth.
Apply: While the ganache is still hot, pour it directly over your iced brownies or cake.
Spread: Tilt the pan back and forth to allow the chocolate to flow naturally and cover the entire surface. Do not use a utensil to spread it; letting it flow ensures a perfectly smooth, mirror-like finish.

Notes

Tammy's Tips

Keep your heat as low as possible when melting the chocolate, as overheating can cause it to seize or lose its shine. By tilting the pan instead of using a spatula, you avoid creating streaks and bubbles, leaving you with that beautiful, professional bakery look.