Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Chocolate Ganache Frosting 

1 bag chocolate chips 

1 1/2 cups heaving whipping cream (8 oz.)

1 tsp vanilla 

Microwave chocolate chips for one minute. Remove. 

Microwave cream until it begins to boil, about 90 seconds.

Pour cream over chocolate chips and let set for one minute. 

Whisk vigorously for several minutes. Add vanilla or other flavoring. 

Let sit for ten minutes. Pour over cake and let rest until set. 

Happy Birthday Grace!

Hummingbird Cake

Spring break seemed like a wonderful time to experiment with cake decorating. I decided to make Hummingbird Cake (banana-pineapple-walnut cake) and it turned out wonderfully! You can find the recipe by following the link above. I did not make many alterations but I'm curious to try it again with carrots.  The recipe also includes excellent decoration tips. Enjoy!