Let the ganache cool to lukewarm before you use it. If it's too hot, it will simply absorb into the cake and disappear.
Editor's note: This recipe is used to complete Sarah Magid's Goldies , an organic take on Twinkies.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1 stick (1/2 cup) organic unsalted butter
Two 7-ounce bars organic 70% baking chocolate (or for real dark-chocolate lovers, use unsweetened chocolate)
2 cups organic semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
Step 1
Place the butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler or in a stainless-steel bowl placed over a saucepan one-quarter full of water. Over medium-high heat, stir the mixture frequently with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is almost melted. Remove from the bottom pan and stir until the chocolate has finished melting.
Step 2
Cool for 15 minutes or more, until thickened, before using.
