Black Chocolate Ganache - Layer & Cover Cakes or Fill Macarons Gothic

[@arunthathi88]

Just made this today! It's absolutely amazing. This is a much better option than colouring regular buttercream with black which is too sweet for me. This has the richness and bittersweet taste of dark chocolate yet it's so creamy n not too sweet. Just perfect. Love it.

[@MathsWithJacob]

I have nothing but praise for your channel. Thank you for the quality of your presentations.

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

You're welcome :-)

[@snowleopardlady1560]

Now I finally have found a way to make ganache that matches the color of my soul........

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Glad I could help! ;-)

[@browniebun]

SNOWLEOPARDLADY Hahahahahahah 😂

[@jasminesreactions130]

LOL

[@shalinisoni8544]

Can i add black gel colour?

[@hutchisonsworld549]

Just found your channel and this is exactly what I'm looking to make for a drip cake thank you , you've got a new subscriber

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

How fabulous! Welcome!

[@jasminesreactions130]

amazing! thank you so much! I just came from your black cake page and linked to this page. I need a black splat cake and I was gonna order an air brush and black color for the cake. Now I know a better way to make to the cake black and tasty! XOXO

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Fabulous!

[@wendymatias3237]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. I would like to ask what is the flavor like after added the black food coloring? Is it somewhat bitter or does it keep the chocolate flavor? Also, can I make ganache and store it for later use?

[@beecccyy]

Love love love your work cupcake savvy!

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thank you Bec! :-)

[@anamsiddiqui9639]

Can we pipe peanut butter consistency ganache for making roses on cake?

[@myrnmel3696]

Wow! Great colour alternative! Reminds me of Liquorice! 😋

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thank you! Stay tuned for the next video to see how I use it! :-)

[@crystalkelsey9021]

Thank you for this tutorial!!!

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

You're welcome :-)

[@fatpanda7556]

Amazing. Can I cover a cake that has been filled with whipped cream with this ganache?

[@KR-vm6es]

Love it!

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thank you!

[@layyyyy3540]

Can i add black gel food coloring ?

[@124molin]

Hello can we take sweeten whipping cream or we need to take fresh cream?

[@rachelboothe5075]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! If I need to know how to do something, I come to your channel. I was wanting to know how to make black chocolate ganache. I watched another you tube channel and the video was just okay. I came here an watched yours and it is so clear and perfectly explained, as are all your videos. I have one question. Can a little corn syrup be added to make the ganache shiny when the cake is covered with it or is it already shiny when it is hardened on the cake? Thank you.

[@kellimincemeyer6433]

My experience is that colors deepen after they sit a few hours so I stop adding color when it's close to what I want..... I know I've got enough color when adding more icing , etc back into bowl and current color doesn't lighten. Hours later or next day it's now oxidized so true saturation is achieved. It's a very reliable way to assure myself little ones won't be passing blue for days after their party! Hee hee hee

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thanks Kelli ! :-)

[@sabrinad.8341]

You are the number one 👌👌

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thanks :-)

[@najjyb]

Amazing! Instead of using gel, can I use paste?

[@jennyperello768]

To get a deep navy blue color, can you start with dark chocolate chips and add navy gel coloring, or would this be too dark and the navy wouldn't show up? Thanks for your advice!

[@claudineamano8821]

Following on this..

[@AnilYadav-zs9xy]

Too good

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thanks

[@mariamercado1506]

Did you use regular black gel or did you use oil based food coloring for chocolate..

[@poojaganatra349]

Thank u for this video. I just want to know normal gel colour will do ?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Pooja Ganatra yes, any black gel.

[@naty5219]

O que seria isso , que vc colocou na ganache depois de pronta?

[@margaangeline5752]

how to make it pipeable?

[@jmedia8418]

Does it stain?

[@bollywoodchaskatimesbollyw4476]

brilliant

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

vinita sukhija thank you!

[@nathashalutffi39]

Why my choc become thick when i put a lot the black colour gel?

[@shizashahram4825]

Can we use liquid black color??

[@Thavabrindha]

Hi hi !!! Could please share black and white theme Birthday cake !!!

[@mohdibrahim2417]

Hi ma'am V have to keep the cream in the refrigerator???? If yea then for how many hours???

[@saheebakhan7781]

Can I use gel food colour...

[@sanasaleem8628]

For darken color leave overnight in fridge or outside?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

If you live in a cool climate you can leave out of the fridge, otherwise leave in the fridge.

[@debbylev]

your channel is always so creative and understandable and clear! Thank you. i notice that the amount of chocolate to cream ration is different than what most others say. if i am not mistaken, i am used to seeing a one to one ration for chocolate to cream. Yet here you use double chocolate to cream. It looks gorgeous, i am curious though what the different ratios mean. Thanks again for a gorgeous channel!

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

The ratios are totally dependent on what you are using the ganache for. This particular ganache is being used to cover and stack a cake so it needs to set firm. In that case I always use a 2:1 ratio. If you are making a drizzle sauce you can use less chocolate and go for a 1:1. A 1:1 is far too soft to layer and decorate a tall cake with. It would slide all over the place! 2:1 is also used when it's going under fondant. I hope that helps :-)

[@debbylev]

thank you so much for your prompt reply!! unbelievable. And yes, you really helped. It makes so much sense when you explain it. Thanks again!!

[@melissadano7002]

Hi! Can i use candy color instead of gel?

[@ayushkhurana422]

Sir can we use homemade fresh cream to make ganache please fast reply me

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Yes you can.

[@imawaffle3848]

Hi again! Can I use any gel good coloring for chocolate ganache or does it have to be oil based? Thank you!!

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

I'm a waffle you can use any.

[@serenekoshy4152]

Can I use chocolate chips instead of melts?

[@erizabeta]

But (I wonder) - does it taste good? I find black food gel just doesn't taste great in icing -- does it affect the taste of the chocolate? Overpower it or change it? Thanks for the info - your videos are *great.*

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thank you! Actually I didn't really notice any difference to the chocolaty taste of the ganache. I used it in a video today where I covered a cake and needless to say I kept taste testing it...lol....it wasn't too bad at all :-)

[@lubnarafiq7792]

Instead dark can I use milk chocolate

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Yes you can :-)

[@lubnarafiq7792]

Thanku

[@HuzaifaAli-t7d]

where is quantity of cream and chocolate??

[@RottenEyeBro]

Will this glaze say, a skull cake? Does it leave a shiny consistency? Can I use royal icing per it for decorations?

[@szennolli6935]

Measurement please? ☺️

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

cupcakesavvyskitchen.com/black-chocolate-ganache/

[@estergan2103]

Can use oil base colouring?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Yes you can :-)

[@farhanashejuti6411]

Can i use oil based color?!

[@notg5121]

What brand of food colour did you use? All the ones I have tried needed so much colour you could taste it

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

I used Wilton. Starting with the dark chocolate base means you don't need much colour at all to get to black :-)

[@LovezKittie]

I need to cover a 9” layer cake, should I make 1.5x the recipe to get a good amount of layers on it?

[@sumbul_ka_samandar]

can i use chocolate compound instead of chocolate melts??

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Yes you can :-)

[@Maya-yp2ey]

May I know the percentage of the cocoa of your dark chocolate. Thanks a lot 😊

[@jasminesreactions130]

how to store this ganache? and how long is its life?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

You can refrigerate for a week or freeze for a couple of months. Bring back to room temp then heat in 10 seconds bursts in the microwave stirring each time till it reaches a spreadable consistency.

[@jasminesreactions130]

Thank you for your quick response!

[@BigGen222]

You mentioned a video where you show what you did with this ganache but I can't find it. Do you have the link please? I'm very interested to see.

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

You can find it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYilnayDbKyorJY

[@lauraharper342]

Did you I see you used Wilton colouring? I plan on making a cake with a black ganache drip but panicked when everyone said you need to use oil based colouring!

[@ΜαρίαΑδαμίδου-ψ2ν]

We should use oil based colours only in melted chocolate , no in ganache

[@dinascott1179]

How much of chips and cream??

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Full ingredient list with measurements is below the video. Click to expand and scroll down.

[@dinascott1179]

Thank you!

[@hamzakhan6107]

What is gel? Is it gelatine?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

It's food colour.

[@hamzakhan6107]

Cupcake Savvy's Kitchen thanks alot 😊

[@amalilina2669]

Looking good 😍😘

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thank you :-)

[@maxpaek9495]

How long should I bake your macarons. When I made them the outside looked done but the inside was still mush

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

You may need to place the tray lower in the oven so it is closer to the hot base of the oven. Try increasing the baking time by one minute at a time. Open the oven and push lightly on the side of the Macaron. If it gives, even slightly, then leave for one more minute and test again. Every oven is different and the hardest part is finding the timing that suits your oven. Once you have that down pat, you are on your way!

[@hellotiniwini]

whats the ratio for cream nd choc?🙂

[@jackieosullivan8461]

Is the chocolate candy melts? If not, could you use black candy melts to make the ganache?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Jackie o sullivan I used the Nestle Dark Chocolate Bakers Melts. I’ve not used the Candy Melts before so I’m not sure sorry!

[@cakescupcakes6703]

Could i use whipping ice as a filling and use this to cover cake thank you

[@iqrashaikh4475]

Yes you can but do remember use this on side for better coverage

[@muskansurani5651]

What are the measurements

[@LynBenBk]

What to do if we only have black coloring in powder ? Thanks

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

That will work fine. Sprinkle it over the chocolate before adding the hot cream.

[@BunnyLouCakes]

Can milk be used instead of cream?

[@KathrynRoberts60]

You can but by itself, it's not as rich so you need to add a little butter for the Fat you won't be getting

[@komaldoshi6215]

any alternative to black gel colour to get the black colour?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Unfortunately not :-(

[@ejames2393]

Hey, I've seen The ScranLine use activated charcoal.

[@beautysalon9679]

Can we add cndans milk

[@KathrynRoberts60]

Condensed milk is nothing but Sugar so you would have to use Bittersweet chocolate

[@nessas741]

i tried this last night but it didn't work just stayed dark brown. I put a lot of black coloring in too. :(

[@nessas741]

I used to Wilton

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Wilton or Americolor will work. Also, it will darken overnight after sitting.

[@walaasy2045]

What if I let it sit overnight?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

No problem, you can do that. Just cover the surface with Cling Wrap :-)

[@Alana_S924]

Do you have a ganache recipe without heavy/whipping cream?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

No I don't sorry. You can try and substitute milk.

[@kellysh8519]

You can also use plain water-just a tip!

[@jakesbaked1181]

I make ganache with Canned Coconut Cream (not coconut milk) & it has better taste & consistency than with dairy cream

[@KR-vm6es]

Hi, was this regular food color?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

I used Gel Colour.

[@katelyn056]

How does the chocolate not seize? I thought you can't just add gel food coloring directing to chocolate without some sort of oil ?

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

The gel colour has been added to the chocolate after the cream was added. The cream acts as a buffer so the chocolate doesn't seize. If it was added directly to the melted chocolate before the cream was added it would seize :-)

[@mikecathy3875]

katelyn056 There are also oil based gels that work without seizing the chocolate.

[@CherylCavaleri]

I have subscribed but can only find video for black ganache and not recipe.

[@1973tatts]

i made this today and unfortunately after using a whole bottle of mill colour it wasnt black enough, so i added 1 1/2 tsp of black cocoa powder and now its black

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Did you start with Dark Chocolate? You definitely do not need a whole bottle of colour.

[@1973tatts]

@@CupcakeSavvysKitchen hi, yes i followed your recipe to a tee, but the consistency now is still at drip level, its been sitting for over 5 hrs and hasnt hardened to peanut butter consistency that i need

[@kadulemos4838]

faz um bolo opera!!

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Eu vou fazer um bolo de ópera em breve

[@claudialeyton3312]

CHOCOLATE BLACK

[@kenzolife3436]

Love it and I love you hhh

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Thank you :-)

[@joannes_creations]

The problem is the more color I add, the higher the chances of staining someone's mouth black. Which is not ideal especially during a party.

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

Agreed, but it happens with any vivid or dark colour ;-)

[@joannes_creations]

I am aware of that. Thanks for sharing :)

[@aramanthe26]

Joanne Chew I made a rainbow drip cake on top of black icing. The drips ran quite a bit so my guests couldn't quite see how much black there was. It was a big laugh when everyone started talking after eating and realising we all had black mouths! On a side note though, the biggest surprise was the next morning when everyone went to the toilet 😂

[@annt4593]

Pls make enderman minecraft cake,black cake ,my son love minecraft but he want the enderman character. Im not pro so i dont know how to do it,hope you read my request.TIA

[@CupcakeSavvysKitchen]

If I get multiple requests I will give it a go :-)

[@sugarsugar3044]

Hello is this stable for humid/ tropical weather?