You do realize that this isn’t a true ganache, right?

After all, the definition of ganache is chocolate and cream combined to create a frosting.

So this thinner dairy free coating isn’t traditional, but really, Who cares!
By making that one decision to avoid cream, some of my favorite people can now enjoy their cake with a luscious, smooth, rich, dark chocolate glaze.


I wanted a chocolate coating with great gloss and flavor so use your best dairy free chocolate. You don't notice the coconut as a flavor once it is on the cake.
My favorite way to use this is on my Almond Orange Cake Recipe

Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache

By Dr. Jean Layton
December 11, 2015

Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 cup
Equipment small pot
Ingredients:
115 grams (4 oz) Dairy Free Chocolate - I used 74%- Chopped
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Directions:

1. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together till all the big chunks are melted and the littles are almost melted

2. Beat for 30 seconds and then let cool 5 minutes before pouring over cooled cake.
Optional: You can substitute coconut cream for a fabulous sauce instead of a glaze that will harden