HOW TO COVER A CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE WITH SMOOTH SIDES AND SHARP EDGES! │ CAKES BY MK

[@viv419]

I’ve watched some other ganache videos but you’re videos on explaining are much better and easy to understand

[@melissarounds786]

I have and am working at a bakery for 7 years now. I learned so much from your video that we hadn't been doing in our kitchen. Thank you. Beautiful taught.

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Melissa! Thank you so much for your message, it made my day! Glad to hear my videos have been helpful :) :)

[@thuvaragagnanasegaram8083]

My toxic trait is thinking i am going to achieve this look on my first trial. This video has really good informations that almost answered all my questions.

[@MsDamz01]

Me too lool

[@sher_90]

Hi, i just wanted to say that your recipes are incredible! Your tutorials are so easy to follow and you explain everything so clearly. Keep it up!

[@crystalthompson4875]

The BEST tutorial on white ganache

[@luanneuttley6638]

Thank you! I’ve watched several of your videos and I like how you break things down. There is no assumed knowledge and you start from the beginning. Great tutorial. Xx

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback, so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos :D

[@nataliapearce2387]

I just love how you break it all down, also, you explain everything! love this video, definitely feel more comfy with the idea of using ganache.

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much Natalia! Glad to hear you found the video helpful :)

[@cakerbaker9965]

Adding the white color first is a great idea…thank u for the helpful tip!

[@rofhiwamuthubi2240]

My 1 stop channel forever You always give out instructions very well and it makes me not to hesitate trying new techniques out Does ganache hold in a hot weather or is it not an ideal to be used in hot a weather? You're the best sister, thanks

[@evasbakessnacks9446]

I covered my cake with this ganash was excellent. Thanks for this recipe

[@Jevousharu]

Wow! What a beautiful cake🥰 I love it😄

[@mariasolovyova2452]

That's insane! I've tried it yesterday with my chocolate/mascarpone cream and it worked out so good!!! Thanks!❤️

[@CakesbyMK]

Yay that's awesome! So glad to hear it worked - it's my favourite way to smooth cakes!! :)

[@marilounc2505]

Can you please share how you made the mascarpone cream with this Ganache ?

[@wallygabreal3053]

​@@marilounc2505 A long time and didnt answer !!! I think you can google it by typing mascarpone with chocolate ?!?!

[@khadijabassou7771]

Excellent stuff. Everything well explained. Thank you so so much

[@taisirghazi2963]

Jazaki Allah kheir sister, amazing tutorial and great explanation. Allah bless you. 😊😊

[@phutipapo7348]

You r the best teacher a learnt a lot frm your lessons thnx very much I never used ganache by m loving this ❤️

[@anmariegibbs5713]

That finish is lovely …I’m about to make a cake virtually the same colour so this tutorial was amazing! Thankyou

[@rosy5551]

That's soooo nice to see you after a long break ❤

[@xiomarasabino6138]

Hi , thank you so much for all your work and tips . What type of chocolate do you recommend for the ganache ? And if I would to want to cover my cake in a mold I can just pour it right away ?

[@adorotkapl7948]

bardzo Ci dziękuję za ten filmik i za mnóstwo innych. uwielbiam.Cie oglądać u czuć się od Ciebie. buziaki♥️

[@jolantapostek381]

ADorotka próbowała Pani tynkować w ten sposób ? Ganache się wyrównuje zupełnie schłodzony ,bo nie wiem czy dobrze zrozumiałam ?

[@Maria_in_MD]

MK you are an amazing teacher. I just love your videos ❤️

[@dandelioninwind1094]

omg I cried!!!!! thank you so much for this!!!!!!! 😭❤️❤️ I learned so much from this and all my question are now cleared!!!

[@suriayhnawaz7418]

You've made it sound so simple to do, will definitely be trying this in the near future 😊

[@cristinadhar1733]

I really like the way you explain. I have a question. When you cover the cake with ganache, the ganache is at room temperature or straight from the fridge? Yours looks quite soft that's why I am asking :)

[@gloreeuhh-]

Room temp

[@silviekarkelova2098]

Hi can i ask if we use gel colour will not split the ganashe?Normally I use colour on oil base for chocolate, but if dont split with gel colour i will use the gel colour

[@mahnoordanial4513]

Thank you so much for these amazing lessons!

[@saimaparveen1429]

I never subscribed so early dear bt there is some magic in your personality as well as in ur skills.

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww thank you so much Saima! That's so kind of you to say, and thank you for the sub :D

[@pheladinare921]

Wow you are really the best teacher

[@shameikapeebles4544]

I love how thick your cake layers are! What kind of cake pans do you use? Thanks!

[@hernendezsanchez7646]

1st time cake decorating for my kids birthday cake. I wish I'd found your videos yesterday. Here goes attempt #2 😂

[@chea591]

Thanks so much for this video! Please will the ganache stay hard on the surface of the cake at room temperature? Thank you 😊

[@chidiogoradiant4813]

What's the difference between whipped and un-whipped ganache. When do you use whipped ganache to frost the cake

[@behidjikram5961]

Thank you so much for all the explanation you give us ❤❤❤ can I please ask. When you put the cake in the first thin layer of ganache in refrigerator, do you cover it with film? To prevent it from sticking the whole flavours of what’s in the fridge 😅😅😅

[@anneagaya334]

Thank you for this video, I am yet to try it out, but kindly if I may ask, how would you compare the white ganache and swiss meringue butter cream stability in hot weather.

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Anne! I would say ganache is more stable than a Swiss meringue buttercream, but both are great! The most stable out of them all though is Italian meringue buttercream - but also the hardest to make! :)

[@anneagaya334]

Thank you cakes by MK, noe I know better.

[@claudiasantos8905]

Hii Loved your lesson Which white chocolate can I use? Thank you

[@hijabigurl23]

This is literally the best ganache I’ve ever made...❤️I made it for eid it came out well ...Thank you sister for the recipe and looking forward for more amazing recipes 🥰

[@CakesbyMK]

So glad to hear that sis and thank you so much for your support! :D Eid Mubarak :)

[@hijabigurl23]

@@CakesbyMK Your welcome 😘

[@ifahadmunir]

MashAllah 🥺 ur an angel!!!

[@bisolasanda4198]

Pls did u need to whip the ganache before spreading it over the cake and how long did you leave it out to thicken before using it on the cake. Pls treat as urgent planning to try it for my cake on Tuesday. Thanks in anticipation

[@LivingwithStephh]

Love this! If I needed black would it make sense to just use the darker chocolate ?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Steph! Yes that's correct :)

[@payelbhowmick8660]

To make outerline nice and firm, should i keep the cake freeze or freezer?

[@uroj84]

Always love your videos and detailed descriptions!

[@cassiepereira4249]

Hey just wanted to know if you had kept ur coloured ganache in d fridge before applying on the cake or at room temperature n for how much time

[@pripaf1]

Thank you for sharing! I am confused why didn’t you whip the ganache after refrigeration?

[@musttryrecipes]

Fantastic technic and very useful, pls I want to know that we can use whipping for layer and for covering white ganach

[@musttryrecipes]

Whipping cream for layer and for covering the cake can use white ganach

[@Luvnthegodnme]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial! I’ve learned a lot from your videos! Question: Does the scraping method work for buttercream frosting that sits on the cake in the fridge?

[@CakesbyMK]

So glad to hear that! :D And yesss it works great with Swiss meringue buttercream :)

[@Luvnthegodnme]

@@CakesbyMK Thank you so much! 🥰

[@fongladys3933]

Can this be use in the hot weather?

[@MightyEbakes]

I did it I was worried because it was super sticky. But I read that happens if you don’t let it rest. After patiently waiting it worked beautifully bright color! Can you airbrush on the final coat?

[@Cakemaniacbysoumya72]

I am a homebaker and many things I learned from you😊

[@mckarts8430]

Wow. Thank you for your video. Question, can I place decor around? I was thinking of chocolate shape fruits around it? Do you have also videos about molding chocolates like it will look like pineapple, strawberry color? Thank you

[@arizzasosa555]

Thank you for this. It’s really helpful! I’ve subscribed. What do you recommend for creating 3D figures such as flowers with ganache? I’ve seen a few people add powdered sugar and then whipping the ganache. Will it add to stability?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! So glad to hear the video was helpful and thank you so much for subscribing :). In terms of 3D figures like flowers, I've never actually used ganache to pipe designs like these - yes you may need to add icing sugar to the ganache to increase it's stability. Sorry I couldn't be of more help! Something I'd like to experiment with soon though :)

[@ohmyonedirection]

Hi thanks so much for this tutorial it’s really clear. Would you be able to advise approximate quantities for covering an 8” 4 layer cake in white chocolate ganache please? Thank you!

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi April! So glad to hear you enjoyed the tutorial :) and the cake in this video is a 2 layer 6 inch cake, so for a 4 layer 8 inch cake, I would say to do about 3x the quantity I used in this video :) (the quantities are in the description box of the video). Hope that helps!

[@ohmyonedirection]

@@CakesbyMK thank you very much 🥰

[@canolie]

Question. When you let it sit for 7 hours to thicken. Is it sitting out at room temperature?

[@FlorMedrano-t2i]

I loved your video! One question, what brand of chocolate did U use? It's Candy wafers chocolate or?

[@kunjalvarma]

can we use fresh cream instead of heavy cream to make the ganache? will it frost properly if so?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Fresh cream is the same as heavy cream :) so yes you totally can use it!

[@kunjalvarma]

Thankyou so much!

[@clhs98lau39]

The cake looks amazingly good and gorgeous, there is a question in my mind is that for the coloured ganache does it need to be whipped after it had been rested?

[@CakesbyMK]

Thank you so much! And nope it doesn't need to be whipped :)

[@clhs98lau39]

@@CakesbyMK Thanks for the reply, appreciated!

[@Christianlovesbaking]

Is this stable for stacked cake like wedding cakes? I heard that this type of frosting doesnt melt in hot weather which is good for traveling the cake

[@tmt9794]

Are you using anchor whipping cream? The consistency of the cream you're using doesn't look like the anchor heavy cream that comes in twin cups that we have here in NZ which is more thick in texture rather than the runny cream you're using. Wondering if I use the actual heavy cream - whether the ratios would defer.

[@ShilpaCakes]

Hi, your videos are really very very helpful. I have learnt many things from your video. Your videos are very clear. You have described really very easy and simple way. Thankyou so much. One question. Is this ganache recipe can be use for fondant cakes.

[@CakesbyMK]

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Shilpa! :) And yes this can be used for fondant cakes :)

[@ShilpaCakes]

Thankyou

[@barbarawabwire4472]

I love your videos MK. You are superb,keep it up. Glad to learn from you always

[@mummarorevlogs3758]

Thanks for this video. So i will need my cake monday morning , im planning to do the same frosting, can I do it 2 days ahead and do the frosting to the cake the next day? How long can i refrigirate the ganache frosting ?and will I just cover it the same thing you did in this videi for 7 hours?

[@veroniquetoolsee5524]

Hi. Can I whip this ganache for cupcakes or is the ration different.?

[@vatsalap1]

Hi You are so so so good in explaining the techniques. I follow you for all my baking products. I have query if u plz can help, in this white chocolate ganache, can i warm the heavy cream and then add to white chocolate and then melt by spatula?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback :D. And yes you can absolutely do it that way :)

[@vatsalap1]

@@CakesbyMK thank you for replying. Keep inspiring😊

[@sreelaxmisingh7227]

Thank you so much for explaining everything, it's really helpful.

[@andreamarsden9736]

Hiya, great video :) I made the white chocolate ganache but it set really hard. I tried heating it up in the microwave in 5 sec bursts but it ended up splitting and everything I did to try and save it failed. Any ideas? :)

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Andrea! Sorry to hear your ganache split! Check out this video on ways to help fix your ganache :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fniZlZyto9yHY80

[@saminakarim18]

Hi 😊 can you add water based food color to this type of ganash?

[@mariam2212]

You video was very informative! When using ganache on the outside and on the inside of a cake, if I want to add another non stable filling, like a strawberry compote, can I create a "dam" with the ganache to hold the compote inside? I normally work with buttercream so this technique is bit new to me! Thanks!

[@CakesbyMK]

Glad you found it helpful! :D And yes you can absolutely do that :)

[@saraghamri702]

Simple,helpful and clear Thank you so much💕

[@swathiredy]

Hi is it heavy whipping cream that’s used for ganache???

[@louise4817]

This was so helpful! And thank you for saying how much cake this will cover! 🤍

[@NUNU-cd6by]

Salam sis, after mixing the cream and chocolate together, do you leave it in the fridge overnight or room temperature?

[@inesgoncalves4813]

Hello, its possible to Paint on the Cake a draw after the ganache dries? Thank you very much

[@nidaimran5382]

Is it safe to cover cakes specifically wedding cakes only in ganache during summer or not ?

[@crinaban]

Hi your videos are amazing. One question the blue ganache how many hours stayed in frigid? And do you mixed with the mixer after that ?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! So glad to hear you're enjoying the videos :D and you mean after it was placed on the cake before I scraped it? If so then I left it in the fridge for about 2 hours. And I didn't use a mixer for this ganache :)

[@reenakassim496]

Cane across ur page few days ago amazing method of teaching dear..thanks for everyone of us. Is this ganaching method also good for tiered cakes ? Tia

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much Reena! :) And yes this works great for tiered cakes :)

[@caseyaranda2832]

How does ganache differ from buttercream on a cake? Does it taste like chocolate?

[@fresialuzeliza]

Hi! Do you put the cake in the fridge ou freezer? I put my cake in the fridge overnight and my ganache wasn't as hard as yours.

[@saminakarim18]

Also if i want to pipe swirls on my cake do you whip up the ganash and use that?

[@nclark561]

Can I use reg icing put it in the freezer until firm then cover with ganache????

[@rachelboothe5075]

This video is excellent! How long do you let your ganache set before you cover the cake with it?

[@amalkifernando4013]

Amaizing and very neat!!! Can we use normal fresh milk or whipping cream? Because I don't have heavy cream

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Amari! As the other user has kindly mentioned, you can use whipping cream without whipping it - this is heavy cream :)

[@sheydanabavizadeh3549]

When you melt and put on the side it means in the fridge or in the kitchen, please.

[@Mrszberrada7488]

Regarding the heavy cream, we have double cream and whipping cream which should I go for. And do we heat it up in microwave the cream

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Either of those will be fine :) and yes heat up both the chocolate and cream together in the microwave otherwise your chocolate may burn :)

[@GraceLind6]

Thanks for the video. For your ganache- do you use proper white chocolate (with actual cocoa butter) or compound chocolate (with vegetable oil)?

[@lailataluminousnight8064]

In baking you usually use real chocolate.

[@elsaandpaul]

Thanks so much for the video. Have you ganached a shaped cake e.g cat and achieved a smooth finish? My daughter does not like fondant so would like to use ganache but concerned it won’t be smooth like your cake.

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Ahh yes so ganache would work well for something like that. But what you want to do is shape the ganache with a small piece of acetate sheet or something like that when you apply your final coat and skip the extra part when you place it in the fridge again because the hard ganache might be too hard to shape :)

[@elsaandpaul]

@@CakesbyMK Thanks so much for replying! Much appreciated 😊

[@rishita1011]

Nice video and great explanation. Does this ganache cake melts down once outside refrigerator?

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks Rishita! And no it shouldn't melt down :)

[@redzeddd]

That was actually so helpful! Thx!

[@ruhinakhan9030]

I guess gel colours are not meant for chocolate. Mine got a very weird colour when i tried to mix gel colour to my chocolatE

[@JesseniaMontesdeOca]

@@ruhinakhan9030 Use gel color for chocolate. There's several brands on the market. I use Artisan Accent.

[@busayofash]

Can I use homemade heavy cream for chocolate ganaches?

[@alinatoma7488]

Hello ❤️ chocolate ganache need to stay in the fridge?

[@hanakristiono3617]

Hi - can I just crumbcoat with cheese cream/butter cream, and then apply the ganache? Or do I have to double crumb coat it with the white ganache?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Hana! Yes you can totally do that :)

[@Kaylakhani]

Hi .. i love your work :) i just want to ask can i use white chocolate compound for this ganache?? Thank you so much 😊

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! So happy to hear you're enjoying the content :D And hmm I don't usually use compound chocolate but you can try! The only thing is it may set a lot quicker and be firmer at room temp :)

[@natpaphaphetthong3038]

Like to watch your vdo teaching. Can I use buttercream to decorate flowers on top of this chocolate ganache?

[@nudiaburhan7716]

hi! this really helps a lot. in my place there are no gel coloring is it still okay to use liquid coloring?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Nudia! Unfortunately liquid colouring could cause your ganache to split, so it's best to use gel colours :)

[@monikagupta5685]

Hi....its a lovely video....my query is that how can we cover ganache on whipping cream cake?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Monika! Because whipped cream is very soft, you would only use it as a filling for a ganache covered cake, and then cover the outsides in ganache like I've done in this video :). Hope that helps!

[@K_C_CAKES_BY_PATTY]

Wow i love your cake i just see your video today and i love it and i love the way u explain everything im a beginner thank u so much 😍😍😍😍😍

[@delvhiefabian38]

Is this supposed to make flowers? Can i use spuit for decorate...?

[@shwetamehta695]

Hi ,can you tell me do we need to whip this ganache to make it light and airy ? Or do we apply directly as it is.?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! This is using a non-whipped ganache, so just use as is :)

[@shwetamehta695]

@@CakesbyMK thanks for the reply

[@chrisforepaugh548]

Very helpful video. Thank you. One tip for you all: I noticed how when your frosting your cakes, the cake & cakeboard move around on your turntable. Something you can use is the rubbery roll of "grippy" mat you can buy at the $ store that you put in your cupboards under your cups and glasses. Cut a small square about 5" square... it keeps your plate and cake centered on your turntable. And its washable! Ill try to add a photo...

[@CakesbyMK]

Hello Chris! Glad you enjoyed the video :). Yes you're absolutely right - thank you so much for the tip! I really need to get one of those mats xD

[@nataliepenza3346]

Can i add fondant hearts for decorations on a ganache frosted cake ? Or will it bleed and slip ?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Natalie! Yes you can with ganache :)

[@rachellu6764]

Sorry stupid question but when you set it aside is it in the fridge? Or just outside? (Living in high humidity place fyi)

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Do you mean when the ganache is setting on the cake? It's in the fridge :) if you mean the left over ganache used for icing, I keep that at room temp :)

[@juliemade4952]

Hi, loved the way you explain things, simple and easy.

[@ivanadewi183]

Hai, could you please tell me, do you use water based or oil based gel color for the ganache? Thanks in advance

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! I used water based gel colours :) because of the cream the water based gel colours work fine with the chocolate :)

[@ivanadewi183]

@@CakesbyMK thankyou😊

[@paulareyesramirez4786]

Thanks for the wonderful explanation! When you put the cake in the fridge, do you cover it completely? I have done that in the past and noticed my cakes loose moisture afterwards. How do you avoid your cakes from gettinf dry after putting them in the fridge? Thanks!

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Paula! So whenever I leave my cakes in the fridge for longer than 30 minutes, they will always have at least a crumb coat on them. This is to prevent air from getting to your cake because if you leave your cake uncovered in the fridge it will go dry. The buttercream/ganache acts as a barrier that keeps your cake inside moist so make sure your cake is covered well before placing it in the fridge :)

[@paulareyesramirez4786]

@@CakesbyMK Thanks for your reply. I tried this ganache recipe and it worked very well 👏😁.