Perfect Never-Crack Chocolate Ganache Drip Cake
A step-by-step guide to making a smooth, glossy, and crack-free chocolate ganache drip cake that looks stunning and tastes delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) high-quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream, full-fat
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) light corn syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Finely chop 8 oz (225 g) of your chosen chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer; do not boil.
- Immediately pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Stir in 2 tbsp (28 g) softened unsalted butter and 1 tbsp (15 ml) light corn syrup until fully incorporated.
- Add 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract and stir gently to combine.
- Let the ganache cool at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until it thickens slightly but remains pourable.
- Place your frosted cake on a turntable. Using a spoon or squeeze bottle, carefully drip ganache around the edges, letting it cascade naturally.
- Pour the remaining ganache on top and smooth with an offset spatula.
- Refrigerate the cake for 15-20 minutes to let the ganache firm up without cracking.
Notes
Use chocolate bars instead of chips for better melting. Chop chocolate finely for smooth texture. Control temperature carefully to avoid cracking. If ganache is too thick, warm gently; if too thin, chill longer. Let cake sit at room temperature before serving if refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 2
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