how to make chocolate ganache for decorating cakes Part 1 of 3 Inspired by Michelle Cake Designs

[beanfromex11]

very informative, thanks

[Weaselemma]

Hi Michelle,

Just wondering do you use a cooking chocolate for your ganache or an eating chocolate??

Love your work :)

[InspiredByMichelle]

@Weaselemma I have used both just do not use a chocolate melts that are made for dipping.

[myb00b00]

hi michelle! i just found your channel and i am loving it! this is a good demo, sooo helpful! uhm one quick question, can i use chocolate chips (milk choc, dark or white) or candy melts in making ganache with this method? thank you!

[InspiredByMichelle]

@myb00b00 No you can not use the chips if they are the small ones produced specifically for making chocolate chip cookies and No you can not use candy melts. Thanks for watching.

[stylzies]

hey michelle, thanks for the awesome videos! Just wondering where you got your bowls from??

[InspiredByMichelle]

@stylzies thanks! these bowls are no longer available - I now purchase the large red decor rice cooker bowls which have lids.

[stylzies]

@InspiredByMichelle ahh! thanks for that!!

[ShimiFalcon]

I've always been told that ganache is made 1:1 ratio (ex 100g cream 100 ganache) your's make more sense!!! thank u :D

[InspiredByMichelle]

@ShimiFalcon yes there are different ratios for ganache depending on what it is being used for.

[jibobit]

my dark chocolate ganache was a bit hard! i did mix different percentages of chocolate-could that have been the problem? i have made this recipe before without problem. Other than being hard-it was not burnt so i used it.

[samk037]

Hi, I'm about to use your recipe, but I'd like to know, if I make too much ganache, how long would it last? It's saturday now, will it last a week, or will the cream decrease that? It's just that I've been working with buttercream icing, and with the way I make it, I can sometimes use it up to a week after mixing. Thanks if you can answer :) (and sorry if this has been answered before, but you have too many comments... wouldn't want to ask where you got that tool in the second video :P)

[InspiredByMichelle]

@samk037 Yes if you keep the ganache covered/sealed and in the fridge it will last a week. Thank you for watching.

[victorsmommmy]

Thank you so much for posting this tutorial...your cakes are amazing! I'm new to caking and have been using buttercream under fondant, but want to try using ganache instead. what brand of chocolate do you use?

[InspiredByMichelle]

@victorsmommmy Hi! thank you for watching. You can use any good chocolate as long as it is not labelled as "melts" the chocolate should work. In the australian supermarkets you can find some really good chocolate from cadbury, nestle and lindt in the baking aisle. I use a nestle chocolate that I but in bulk.

[elieplus]

Sloppiest ganache i've ever seen!

[jennydagreat]

Hi Michelle:thanks for the tutorial. How is the process done on the stove?

Thank you very much.

Jennaye17: Michelle is passing an info she is not compiting

[momaisey]

Thank you for these great videos Michelle. Its great to finally have someone that explains things so clearly and accurately x

[momaisey]

Jennaye, This is why Michelle has so many great compliments - because she is very good at explaining the recipe. You however, have totally confused me with your gibber! Can you not just appreciate the fact that she is using her very precious time to teach others about her personal caking techniques!?

[Jennaye17]

you would have saved so much time if you just heated one big batch of cream on the stove and poured it into each of the bowls, let it sit for three minutes, then stir. You may think you are saving time doing it thisway, but you could wait 5 minutes to heat up cream on the stove verses the microwave waiting 2 minutes per bowl which is six minutes, then waiting to let them set, then microwaving 2 minutes per bowl again which is 12 minutes, then an additional last microwave that adds up to 15 total

[Moodfeelings]

Thank you so much Michelle for taking time to answer me. =) 

[Moodfeelings]

Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for this video, you're a truly generous "teacher" and i'm very gratefull for that. =) I also melt chocolate in the microwave but usually in much smaller batches so I would like to know what temperature do you use in the microwave for those kind of batches. Thanks again!

[InspiredByMichelle]

@Moodfeelings I use my microwave on high and that is why it is in short times - everyones microwave varies so much even at the same power levels so always for the first time start slow. Thank you for watching.

[Stephnsgirl]

Hello Michelle thank you for these videos, how much cake can be covered with your ganache reciepe?

[InspiredByMichelle]

@Stephnsgirl This quantity will cover a 10" round easily

[safi456]

hi michelle, ive been wondering, what if i just made the ganache by melting and mixing cream with the choc,and then, instead of whipping it, just poured it on top of the cake and let it set? would it not just set smooth anyway?

[InspiredByMichelle]

@safi456 Yes it would but it would only follow the shape of the cake underneath and not give the super staright sides and corners which is the reason for this method.

[PrinceCharming1996]

@InspiredByMichelle hii Michelle, i live here in Dubai & the weather is very hot, will ganache melt in an air condishoned room or will the ganache melt? Thankyou for posting btw. <3

[InspiredByMichelle]

@PrinceCharming1996 Hi Prince Charming! In Australia when it is summer then I have the air conditioning on 24hrs and I have no problems at all - remember the cake needs to be in air conditioning during transport etc. Thank you for watching.

[caitzipp]

Thank you foe a great video series. I have 2 questions. Firstly, can you colour the white chocolate ganache with gel colours? And secondly, can you pipe with the ganache?

Thanks again!

[InspiredByMichelle]

@caitzipp Yes you can but the results are not that good especially as the ganache is quite yellow to start with and it is not something I would do. Yes you pipe with ganache but it sets really quickly I would suggest starting with a softer ganache to start with - more cream to chocolate ratio.

[caitzipp]

@InspiredByMichelle Thank you so much for your quick response. I am definitely going to try piping with it!

[peccles1]

Should have been a fun not Arun.....iPad typing!

[peccles1]

This was a wonderful sees have been asked to make a chocolate wedding cake for my daughters best friend Hannah I'm sure shell love this . Any tutorials for wedding cakes she's Arun pretty girl getting married in London what would you suggest again Thank you so much

[nycnaples1]

Michelle you are so talented love watching your video...please keep them coming you flowers are so pretty look real and I will definitely try and make one ...question .........where did you get the flowers cutters ??????????????????..thank you in advance ......

[InspiredByMichelle]

@nycnaples1 Are you talking about the peony flower - any large five petal cutters will work there are several brands available.

[nycnaples1]

@nycnaples1 Hi Michelle yes the large ones I can't seem to find a place that sells them maybe you can send a link that would be great thank you again, Irene

[InspiredByMichelle]

@nycnaples1 Irene where abouts do you live and I will try and find a link in that country for you.

[nycnaples1]

@InspiredByMichelle Hi Michelle I live in Bayside New York 11364 ..thank you for taking the time to answer me , I love watching you ..boy I wish I were talented like you ...

[mmmlmusic]

Hi. How long can ganache be kept in room temp. Or should it be kept in cool area.

[InspiredByMichelle]

@mmmlmusic I start using my ganache on a wednesday for a cake to be served on a saturday so it stays at a cool room temperature for that long without any problems.

[hminchan]

Is it safe to keep ganache coated cake in room temperature as it contains cream? Doesn't it need to be refrigerated?

[InspiredByMichelle]

@hminchan Yes as long as all your equipment is clean the ganache is fine to keep at a cool room temperature.

[hminchan]

@InspiredByMichelle Thanks, Michelle =)

[bethanphetamine]

did you say the ganache is no warmer than "blood temperature"?

[robynlatimer]

Michelle, what percentage is your dark chocolate? I'm wondering what the ratio to cream would be with a 56% chocolate?

[anniiette]

Hi Michelle, i watched all 3 three videos they are great. i live in victoria, can you tell me what brand of chocolate, i can use for ganache, please. thanks

[WithLoveMarci]

I definitely messed up my ratio but I'm crossing my fingers that it will set and be workable. Thank you sooo much for this instructional video... who knew ganache was so simple? :)

[itshobbytime]

Thank you :)

[itshobbytime]

Love your videos, so much to learn, Thank you for sharing.. I have a question, how do you store your left over ganache

[InspiredByMichelle]

@itshobbytime Hi I keep the leftover ganache in a covered container in the fridge.

[campanitabonita69]

Hi Michelle I forgot to ask you this do yu cover the ganche when you put it in the fridge overnight to make it firm?

[InspiredByMichelle]

@campanitabonita69 the ganached cakes do not go in the fridge overnight - leave them out at a cool room temperature - they will be fine. I have mine in 24 hour airconditioning on the very hot nights in summer.

[campanitabonita69]

Thank you so much Michelle for this tutorials you are so kind, I made ganache with dark chocolate but i did not like the flavor it was too bitter the chocolate had 60% Cacao. I want to try the regular milk chocolate (not white chocolate) can you tell me what is the ratio for this one? someone mention that the ratio was the same for white chocolate and milk chocolate is this true? thank you

[InspiredByMichelle]

@campanitabonita69 Hi, yes use the ration of 3 parts milk chocolate to 1 parts cream.

[mrspanno1]

hello ..

This is a silly Q: im sure ...lol when you say you use chocolate u like to eat now is that chocolate you can buy or is it cooking chocolate ??

[InspiredByMichelle]

@mrspanno1 Hi not a silly question but the answer is!! It is both. Some people like chocolate that has 60% cocoa but others find this too bitter some cooking chocolate is really nice and perfect for baking etc. So if you like the taste and texture of the chocolate then try it in the ganache and see how it works. The result should be a rich chocolate filled ganache but not too strong as it needs to serve a wide range of clients tastes. Bye for now, Michelle

[hotchilly1000]

A huge thank you for your wonderful tutorials - I have learnt so much, Ilove the way you explain why you do things, and how clear your videos are. Hope to see more from you when you can spare the time :) Cheers, Vanessa.

[B7jac]

why cant the mixture be mixed between heatings? also surely this way takes longer than the other way of heating the cream first?

[InspiredByMichelle]

@B7jac Hi this is just the way i make my ganache, the reasoning is even when you use the heated cream method you let the cream sit on the chocolate for a little while before stirring so that it has time to soften/melt so I'm replicating this and for me it is much faster to do this in the microwave as I'm usually making at least 8 batches a week and I do it in a production line all at once!! Thanks for watching. Bye for now, Michelle

[FeathersnFurs]

On the white Ganache, can you add color gels or liquids to change the color? If I wanted to cover a cake in just this but I wanted a hot pink cake, can I do this?

I love your videos!!! Im a visual person and I made ganache last night per a web site, used 3/4 heavy crm, to 7oz wht choc. and it didnt firm up. So maybe my ration is all wrong.

[jeana057]

I thought this would be so hard to make. Thanks for sharing :-)

[chalkae]

The pure cream I bought has 45% fat not 35%... I"m giving it a go anyway. Wish me luck!



[raabikhan]

the amount of choco n cream must be same?

[InspiredByMichelle]

@raabikhan the prportions are given in the video as they are different for dark chocolate and white chocolate

[SuhadShi]

Oh one thing, I have a little silly question hehe.. Why can we not mix the chocolate right after microwaving?

[SuhadShi]

Great video, thanks for sharing! God bless..

[MonyKitty]

Hi Michelle

I found this video today and I love it!!!

I've learn a lot with this tutorial ^^ Thank you so much

Thanks a lot and congratulations for your channel.

Greetings from Colombia :D

[chalkae]

Hi Michelle,

I notice that you are using plastic bowls. Is there any difference in time, etc if I use a glass or ceramic bowl?

Thanks,

Andrea

PS thanks so much for your quick response to my email! :)

[InspiredByMichelle]

@chalkae Yes there will be slight differences so be cautious at first and do not lengthen the times till you see the results. Slow and steady wins the race!!

[dantwaz]

Thanks Michelle, love your tutorials!

Danielle x

[hotchilly1000]

Could you tell me please how much ganache you recommend i make for 12,10, 8, 6 in tier cake? your tutorial could not have come at a better time! thanks kindly.

[anapajarita]

This is WONDERFUL!!!

Thanks from Portugal!

[56applepie]

Michelle,

thanks for your great videos I live in Italy and I love baking this year for my grandson who will be turning 1 I would like to prepare the cake myself and am looking at all the videos cause I want to use the fondant...is it hard to make what ingrients should I look for? the ganache is going to be great and could I leave the cake with it on?

ciao Judy

[InspiredByMichelle]

@56applepie Hi Judy, I do not make my own fondant - in Australia we have a supplier that makes a very nice fondant thta I am more than happy to use. So I am of no help to you - sorry!!

Bye for now, Michelle

[ofefer77]

Dear Michelle,

Thank you soo much, you are so amazingly generous to take the time and make these tutorials! They are sooo good, I learned a lot and will try this in the weekend!

Thank you again!

[3dlovely]

Michelle -- thank you so much for the three videos. I can't even begin to tell you how much I learned and now can't wait to try! You are wonderful for taking all the time to do this and I just had to tell you how much I appreciate it. Again, thank you.

[o0LoveLove0o]

Thank you !!! I love and need tutorials.