Homemade Chocolate Ganache (No Chocolate Bar Needed!)
A rich, glossy chocolate ganache made with simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, milk, and butter. Perfect as a glaze, dip, or filling for cakes, cupcakes, and pastries—ready in minutes with no chocolate bars required.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Heatproof bowl or mug
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder (60 grams)
- 1/2 cup Sugar (100 grams)
- 2 tsps Corn flour
- Salt - a pinch
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients – In a saucepan, combine cocoa powder, corn flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until evenly blended.
- Add milk – Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps and create a smooth mixture.
- Heat gently – Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly to prevent sticking.
- Add butter – Once the mixture begins to thicken, add the butter and whisk until fully melted.
- Simmer and finish – Continue stirring until the ganache becomes glossy and silky, then remove from heat.
- Serve – Use immediately as a glaze, dip, or filling, or let it cool slightly before storing.
