Ganache covered cake

Recipe video above. Made with just cream and chocolate, ganache is a baking staple with many applications that adds a spot of instant luxury! A pourable fudge sauce when warm, for glazing cakes or making drip decorations, to a spreadable and pipable frosting when cool, or for making truffles when cold (use this recipe for truffles). The possibilities are endless - here's just a few ideas!While it is simple to make, things can go wrong if made without care. So follow the directions and read…

I love using ganache to cover cakes and wedding cakes as it tastes incredibly delicious and it’s so much easier to get nice, straight sides and edges compared to buttercream. Ganache is also wonder…

Whitney Berge on Instagram: "BLACK CHOCOLATE GANACHE If you ever make a Black colored cake, covering it with a Chocolate Ganache is a great option. When working with a ganache, I find that working with the cold/frozen cakes is usually the best route because it will set up faster. And when you go to freeze again after decorating, there is a very low chance that it will have any condensation happen. (Which is really nice especially going into the warm summer). To make the black ganache, I…

First, I have to admit that I’m no expert at pouring ganache. I’ve only done it twice as a matter of fact. But I learned a few good tips along the way and wanted to share them with you. I had a few missteps my first time (which is the subject of this post), which I discuss below. Hopefully this will help you all do it right the first time. So, here goes… to cover an 8-inch around, 4-inch tall cake, I used: Ingredients 25 ounces (by weight) semi sweet chocolate chips or other chocolate to…

Whitney Berge on Instagram: "BLACK CHOCOLATE GANACHE If you ever make a Black colored cake, covering it with a Chocolate Ganache is a great option. When working with a ganache, I find that working with the cold/frozen cakes is usually the best route because it will set up faster. And when you go to freeze again after decorating, there is a very low chance that it will have any condensation happen. To make the black ganache, I made my semi sweet chocolate ganache, and let it cool off for…

Frost Form on Instagram: "Are you team buttercream or ganache? 🤔Or maybe a mix of both ? Comment your thoughts below ⤵️ We absolutely love using ganache to cover our cakes for so many reasons but remember you can also use your Frost Form for buttercream too! 😘😉 Here why we love Ganache ⤵️ 🍫It's super stable for transportation. 🍫It's also more stable then buttercream in warm weather. 🍫Its pours into you Frost Form in seconds. 🍫It's so easy to stack ! 🍫It's the perfect base for…

If you’ve ever wondered how to make fondant stick to a ganache covered cake, then this post is for you! I’ve listed a few common things that can be used to make fondant stick to your perfectly ganached cake, and some of the pros and cons of each one to help you make your choice.

Tips for covering cakes in ganache and getting straight sides. Ganache is perfect as a smooth finish on your cake and also works well for piping when it's whipped. I love using ganache on it's own or under fondant.