CHOCOLATE GANACHE FOR CHESTNUT CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

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Use this recipe to make our Chestnut Chocolate Layer Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 2

5 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a small bowl. Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap for several minutes. Remove wrap, and stir until chocolate is completely smooth and melted. Set ganache aside in a cool place, and let stand until thickened to the consistency of thick cake batter, 10 to 15 minutes.

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