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What are you doing this Valentine’s Day?  I’m all about indulging in chocolate and beer.  When one has those two favorites, they need to come together for this special holiday in a form of a very special cake.

Ganache 3.jpgStout beer is thick and almost dessert-like to me.  The perfect compliment to chocolate. I love how the flavor gives this cake a very unique taste.  It’s as if they were meant to be!

To make my favorite dessert extra indulgent, I covered it in a rich ganache made with Ghirardelli’s 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate.  The result was absolutely amazing!  Because the ganache is rich and sweet, I topped it with salty pistachios to give it a salty balance.  After all. beer and pistachios seem to pair well together too.

If you’re a bit apprehensive about preparing ganache, don’t be.  You won’t believe how easy it is to make this.  It’s the star of your Valentine’s Day dessert show!

Ghirardelli’s Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips, are small for easy melting and a smooth finish.  Don’t worry about clumps,  the results are silky in texture with a balanced taste sensation.  Find them at your local grocery store and be ready to get your socks knocked off with this dessert.

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I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.