Heat oven to 325° F. Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan, set aside
Use a good quality chocolate for your ganache. Rum is also commonly added instead of Kahlua. This is totally a preference, and most certainly can be omitted. However if you are adding liquor, be sure to do so after the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated into the cream.
Ganache is easy to make and delicious, and can be used in many ways. One way is as a warm sauce-like glaze as described here. Another application is to allow the ganache to complete cool (room temp not refrigerated), and then whisk it into a spreadable frosting. Thicker versions are commonly used for fillings in pastries and truffles, or thinned as a sauce.
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