Indulgently simple chocolate glaze made with chocolate chips and heavy cream
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3 things that make this glaze so amazing and worth being my go to chocolate glaze: it’s so simple and easy, it’s a gorgeous glaze and it’s indulgent and decadent.
Easy Chocolate Glaze
Did I mention this has just 2 ingredients? Yes, I said “2”. Plus you use the microwave and not the stove.
Microwave and stir, Microwave and stir… until you have the best chocolate glaze. No glaze or frosting could be easier.
shiny chocolate glaze for cake
This ganache is gorgeous, just gorgeous. It is a shiny glaze and it makes my bundt cakes even more elegant and beautiful when I top them with this stunning glaze. Who doesn’t love beautiful bundt cakes?
decadent, rich chocolate ganache glaze
If you are watching points, calories or macros, etc. stop reading here.
This is loaded with indulgent, heavenly flavor. The chocolate chips melted into the heavy cream give it its creamy texture and decadent, rich flavor.
It makes a sinful dessert even more sinful. You are going to need to be prayed up before you dig into a dessert topped with this glaze. If not, it could lead to seconds or even thirds.
Tools used in simple chocolate ganache
ingredients in easy chocolate ganache
- Chocolate chips
- Heavy cream – you can also use whipping cream.
Final Thoughts On This Easy Cake Glaze
This decadent chocolate glaze is a divine way to top off your cake. You will love how easy it is to make and how rich and creamy it tastes. It is sure to become your go to chocolate glaze.
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2 ingredient chocolate glaze (easy ganache)
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl microwave safe
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream you can also use whipping cream.
Instructions
- Add chocolate chips and cream in a microwave safe bowl.
- Heat in 20 second increments and mix after each increment.
- Repeat until ganache is smooth.
- Spoon, pour or drizzle over cake.