White Chocolate Whipped Ganache Frosting

Aug 21, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Frostings fillings toppings Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Easy

Cupcakes piped with white chocolate whipped ganache frosting

A light, airy white chocolate whipped ganache frosting for cakes and cupcakes. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 1/2 cups; frosts 12 cupcakes or the top and sides of an 8-inch layer cake.

Prep 15 min

Cook 5 min

Chill 6 hr

Total 6 hr 20 min

Yield 12 cupcakes

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Ingredients

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cupcakes

12.0 oz (340.0 g)white chocolate, finely chopped
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)heavy cream
2.0 tbsp (15.0 g)confectioners' sugar
⅛ tspfine sea salt
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream until it just simmers, pour it over the chocolate, and let stand for 3 minutes.
Add the confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla and stir gently until smooth and glossy.
Cover and refrigerate until cold and thick, at least 6 hours or overnight.
Whip on medium-high speed until lighter in color and spreadable, 1 to 2 minutes. Stop as soon as it holds soft peaks; overwhipped ganache turns grainy.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days; let stand 20 minutes, then rewhip briefly before using.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make white chocolate whipped ganache frosting?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 6 hours to chill. It makes about 2 1/2 cups; frosts 12 cupcakes or the top and sides of an 8-inch layer cake.

How should I store white chocolate whipped ganache frosting?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days; let stand 20 minutes, then rewhip briefly before using.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

226 Calories / serving

16.2g Fat

18.6g Carbs

2.1g Protein

18.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2712 cal · 194g fat · 223g carbs · 25g protein · 222g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 226 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 23 min·4.6 mi
Swimming laps 32 min
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Stair climbing 21 min·~1900 steps
Dancing 37 min
Bodyweight circuit training 23 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 52 min

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