Brazilian recipe
Easy Chocolate Ganache Frosting (Cobertura de chocolate para bolo)
Whip up a luscious, glossy chocolate frosting in minutes. This simple two-ingredient blend is perfect for filling or glazing your cakes.
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Ingredients
1 tin of table cream (creme de leite)
2 large bars of high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
2 large bars of high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Find table cream (often labelled as Nestlé table cream) and high-quality dark chocolate in the baking or international aisles of local supermarkets like Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, or Tesco. If you cannot source traditional Brazilian-style creme de leite, use high-fat double cream as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Warm the tin of table cream gently using a bain-marie.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate into the warm cream.
- Stir continuously until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is perfectly smooth.
- Spread or pipe over your cake as a filling or topping.
Observations
This chocolate frosting recipe is a staple in Brazilian home kitchens, prized for its effortless preparation and rich flavour. By combining just two main ingredients, you create a velvety, shiny ganache that elevates any cake to something special.
It is an incredibly versatile and convenient solution for finishing your bakes, delivering a deep cocoa intensity that appeals to everyone. Its smooth, creamy texture makes it a go-to choice for classic homemade confectionery.
It is an incredibly versatile and convenient solution for finishing your bakes, delivering a deep cocoa intensity that appeals to everyone. Its smooth, creamy texture makes it a go-to choice for classic homemade confectionery.
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