Chocolate Ganache Frosting with Coconut Milk [Vegan/Gluten-Free]

A vegan chocolate frosting recipe that is incredibly simple and so delicious. Forget about storebought frosting when you can make this amazing dessert topping that will keep you coming for more.

I used this recipe to lightly frosted a chocolate cake and banana bread.

Make sure you buy high-quality full-fat coconut milk for the best results. You can tell you have quality coconut milk when the fat separates at room temperature. Poke through the fatty layer to make pouring easier.

Chocolate Ganache Frosting with Coconut Milk (Vegan/GF)

A vegan ganache that is rich and delicious. Perfect to top cakes, banana bread or other pastries. This batch can generously frost one large cake or 12 cupcakes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk or 400 ml

Instructions
 

  • Place chocolate in a large heat resistant bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, bring coconut milk boil, then pour over chocolate.
  • Stir the mixture until well incorporated and smooth. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 2 hours. Or cool in the fridge, removing every 10 minutes to stir for about 30 minutes. The ganache should be room temperature before frost your desserts.
Keyword gluten-free, vegan
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