Whipped Milk Chocolate Frosting

This is a classic ganache; wonderful on any cake and always an appropriate choice:)

Pour the cream into a small , heavy saucepan.

Place over moderately high heat until the cream begins to boil.

Remove pan from heat.

Add the chocolate , shaking the pan so all the chocolate gets immersed with the cream.

Let stand for 1 minute , or until the chocolate is melted.

Beat the mixture with a large , heavy spoon until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

Transfer to a small bowl.

Let mixture cool to room temperature.

Whip with an electric mixer on high speed until it thickens and forms soft peaks.

Frost as desired , swirling the frosting into small peaks.

The frosting will be soft at first , but will thicken up upon standing.

heavy cream, milk chocolate