Learn How to Ganache a Cake
Learn How to Ganache a Cake A question I’ve been asked several times since posting some of my cake recipes is how I get my ganached cakes so straight and the edges so sharp, so I thought I would put together a little tutorial on how I do it. The way I do it is sort of a combination of the three, using two boards to ensure perfectly straight sides, and then flipping the cake over to get a perfectly level cake with a sharp top edge. There is no right or wrong way to ganache a cake, you just need to find the way that works for you! there are two keys to successfully (and easily) ganaching a cake. The first is to use a second cake board on top of your cake while you ganache the sides. This ensures the sides will be perfectly straight, and will help you get a nice sharp top edge when you flip the cake over after ganaching the top. The second key is to get your ganache to the right Consistency. Once you’ve done a few cakes you will work out what the perfect...