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Frost a Cake with Ganache

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Need to frost an entire layer cake, and not have it end up looking all gloppy? Learn the secret technique for decorating with smooth, silky chocolate ganache with these tutorials.

Cake frosted with chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Ganache - Frost a Cake Tutorial

What is ganache? Cake ganache, the shiny topping that can turn the plainest cake into a stunner, is a mix of chocolate and cream. It’s easy to make and can be flavored with all kinds of things.

So, ganache is a delicious, smooth, and creamy chocolate frosting that complements cakes perfectly. You can use white chocolate ganache or dark chocolate ganache to frost your cakes. But, to frost a cake with ganache can be a learning curve. It is so important to first get your basics right.

If you ever dreamt of creating some gorgeous cakes, tier cakes, structured cakes? Then, ganache may be the answer. Honestly? it's easier than frosting a cake with buttercream.

Cake frosted with white chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Ganache - Frost a Cake Tutorial

Note that ganache is a type of frosting that can be spread, piped, or poured. So, you will need the right ganache recipes for the right job.

Cake decorating with ganache takes a little planning ahead, but the results are stunning.

Here are some of the best tutorials available online that will guide you with videos and progress pictures along the way.

by Yeners Cake Tips - Yeners Way

by minetterushingcakes

by Veena Azmanov

by Little Cherry Cake

by CakesbyLynz

by cake by Lovebites

by Sweetness and Bite - progress pictures

How to Ganache a Cake ~ Tutorial - Sweetness & Bite
How to ganache a cake - step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to make ganache, then how to get smooth straight sides on your cake and super sharp ganache edges!

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About the Author

Veena Azmanov

Veena is the author of three blogs - Veena Azmanov, Cake Decorating Tutorials, and East Indian Recipes.
She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook. 

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