How to make amazing Chocolate Ganache - tutorial

Hi and welcome back to my kitchen! One of my favourite things to add to a cake is chocolate ganache. I love the way it transforms the taste of a cake. It has such a smooth and luxurious texture and it is just perfect for covering cakes if you want those sharp edges to cover in icing / fondant. Whether you are looking to make milk, dark or white chocolate ganache in this tutorial video I show you the way I make my ganache.
I have also uploaded an extra video which shows you how I make the chocolate cake that is featured in this video. So if you are looking for a rich dark chocolate cake recipe check it out!:
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[@mariateresalauriaenglishte2790]

Tried the ganache for both the filling and to crumble coat and decorate the cake and I found it perfect! Thank you so much!!!!

[@Sexytrinireds]

You are very good at explaining the steps in baking and decorating cakes... you actually have stimulated my desire to get into baking again thank you. 🤗

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Roxanne, That is so great to hear you are getting back into baking. I hope the videos are helpful.

[@yanathevissen1762]

Lovely video. Your trick at the end to save the ganach just saved mine! Love it 💘

[@nicorobin7211]

Hi ! Thank you for the specific directions. I made a chocolate thanksgiving cake last month using milk chocolate ganache and everyone absolutely loved it :)

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Lola, I am so glad you found the video useful. Thank you for your message. x

[@queencleo1151]

Thanks so much! Your video is by far the best I've watched. Your instructions are clear and specific - a great tutorial to follow!!!!

[@MeMe-zj1qy]

Agreed 😊👍

[@tauvao_]

Thank you so much for teaching us newbie bakers how to make this.

[@marteenellis7186]

Thanks for this delicious easy recipe. I’ve made this twice so far and I’ll be making it again tomorrow. It’s so good. Comes out perfect.

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so glad you like it and have been able to use it.

[@chocoholicnation1382]

Thanks for all the tips. They are gonna last for life.

[@ijeomailechukwu6892]

Perfect lesson on the recipe. Thank you.

[@saminaqureshi3458]

Thank you!!!wonderful explanation.

[@AnnieD131281]

You absolute legend, you’ve just saved my split ganache with the milk trick! Thank you!

[@traceycoxon5964]

Thank you for this tutorial it's been very helpful ☺️

[@Scandinavian96]

This was soooooooo helpful! Thank you!! You’ve saved my life!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Brittany, I am so glad you found it helpful. You are more than welcome, just glad I could help x

[@hmeza188]

AWESOME job! Great teaching. You explained everything and gave detail and tips. Thank you!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Hope, I am so glad you liked the video and found it useful.

[@benedetterajoro265]

Beautiful...i like

[@MickSenior]

Great video, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@mrs9292]

Hi Lynn. Great video and straight forward instructions. Would like to know which brand of milk chocolate you would recommend to make ganache. Thanks

[@Gsgsz]

The whole lot worthy video.. awesome work..

[@alidadebruyn3560]

Thank for a great tutorial

[@lozzymagoo]

Thanks for that little tip at the end! I'll be making my first chocolate ganache covered cake, layered with strawberry ganache! :-)

[@debohare674]

Thanks so much. That was perfect for me.

[@pinkteaforfemininity7958]

I did. It was amazing!

[@katijambi8181]

Beautiful explanation thanks

[@julienolan5703]

I learn so much by watching your videos! Thank you so much Lynz!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Julie, I am so glad you have found the tutorials helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@maryamsiddiqui5510]

Thank you for the cake recipe

[@michellehall4599]

Thank you for this video you explained exactly what I needed to know. So many ganache videos don’t explain the ratio of chocolate & cream. Just showing how to make it. I’m making it tomorrow for my daughters 2nd bday cake so fingers crossed it goes right first time. Xx

[@omosama8456]

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[@nadinemama8959]

You are Amazing . You helped me !

[@newbella7]

Exactly what I was looking for, both outside and filling, it was like you made this video just for me lol, thanks :-)

[@jayshreeconceptz]

thanku this video was very helpful

[@rozegits]

Thank you. You are an excellent tutor. I enjoy your videos

[@rebeccaanderson9803]

Brilliant video thank you xxx

[@noonm2284]

You deserve million likes 😍 thx

[@christineslife.8367]

milk and dark chocolate (ratio: 2:1) eg. 100ml milk = 200ml chocolate White chocolate (ratio: 3:1) eg. 100 ml cream = 300g chocolate -Chop chocolate bar or use chips and set aside -put double cream in sauce pan and heat up till it boils - Add it in the chocolate and keep stirring until all the chocolate is melted - If there are bits of chocolate that has not melt, add it in the microwave in burst of 10 secs until fully melted

[@freespeech878]

Thankyou for giving me the confidence to give this a go.

[@nicolapreston9266]

Love your butter icing

[@appleknowitall9918]

thanks this is really handy

[@ameliabee2003]

Very informative, new and interesting video!! Love the idea of whipping the ganache in order to make it fluffy! Very cool!

[@varia8939]

theres NOTHING i love more than a whipped ganache, perfect in macarons!

[@shailaparveen293]

Thanks lot dear to teach us proper way plz teach more chocolate and vanilla cake

[@v4thetouchofthemusic822]

Thank u soo much for your Lovely recipe.. I make first time chocolate ganache with perfect recipe of your..

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe and it helped you make ganache for the first time .

[@GeekySJ]

Thank you so much for this video. This is a brillaint and easy video x

[@anabeladelgado4109]

Great video. Thank you ❤️

[@jeanchao3126]

It looks so good!! Do you have the measurements of the ingredients for two 8" x 4" cake?? I want to make it for my son's birthday this Saturday. Thank you!!

[@prettiness5091]

Thanks for the simple and straight forward video, I just wanted to ask if you can use the Ganache in place of the butter cream to decorate the cakes. Thank you.

[@4GNG]

Looks tasty, my teacher actually made us watch the video and take notes to make at home.

[@gemmawhite1072]

Love your videos and cakes, I am a hobby baker so it’s so lovely to have such easy instructions. This is just for a personal opinion if I may…which tastes better for a chocolate cake filling? Ganache or buttercream? Xx

[@acsdebtcollectionservices7710]

love your video! Great tips!

[@AmberLeiigh]

What milk chocolate do you use? I know you say whatever you wish to eat but I have such trouble with ganache especially milk chocolate it end up a bit stringy rather than glossy and smooth like dark chocolate does

[@grishmabhawsar3397]

I take 1:1 ratio for dark chocolate ganache and cover it and let it sit on the counter overnight it’s of great consistency the next day for usage

[@francesvr]

Thank you!!

[@antoinetteclarke2363]

Hi, I tried this and the mixture was too thick kind of jelly like, is that because of the ratio? Also when I added milk like suggested it did go to a more drip consistency but when tried to spread on the cake, which is delicious btw, the cake started to crumble. Any tips?

[@haniwa6988]

thank you sooooo much 😍

[@nataly6295]

Hi!! Does this ganache handle warm weather? How long can it be out of the fridge and still stay nice and firm?

[@monicarekhi9843]

I jus love u nd ur receipe ur too gorgeous swthrt godbless u

[@CakesbyLynz]

Thank you so much Monica, I am so glad you found the recipe useful

[@brendiflut]

The way you talk is adorable! This recipe was very helpful!

[@amandasamanga7612]

So helpful 😍😍how much choc and milk will I need for an 8inch heart cake?

[@indiratalakanti8750]

Tq so much for the video......it helps me a lot and lot......luv u😘

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Indira, I am so glad you have found it helpful.

[@minnieduran4083]

amazing

[@dianepithers4859]

Hello……love your videos. Can I ask the shelf life of a ganache under fondant cake please Many thanks

[@sunflowerlover9344]

Hey Linz ❤️ can I fluff it to cover the cake as well? I always have trouble ganaching a cake using a spatula

[@Denise-se6bv]

did u mena by your double cream is ML as measurement right?

[@princesswaring2911]

Love the tutorial question are you using heavy whipping cream?

[@sampadareshmi8294]

Tqsm♥♥

[@shreelaxmi1000]

thank you

[@buyisilengubane4559]

Hi, how long can I keep a left over ganache? Thanks

[@TechTemptationBySana]

very nice and yummy

[@s88badawane]

Hii. I just wanted to know can i mix sweet nd dark chocolate together?? Plz let me know

[@beryllai]

Hey Lynz. Can you please tell us which kind of chocolate do you use for dripping cake? Couverture chocolate or compound chocolate or just random chocolate for baking? Thank you!! Wait for your helpful response!!💓

[@aracelimaldonadotoro9892]

Hi. Your video is amazing. Just one question it posible to use couverture chocolate?

[@psalmthyme8192]

Thank you

[@paulinekeenan9418]

Hi I was wondering what is the best brand of chocolate to use for this? 😊

[@rebthirteen8012]

Brilliantly simple tutorial Thanks Lyndsey 🎉🥳 Perfect for my son’s birthday cake as doesn’t like buttercream or fondant but adores chocolate 🍫 😊

[@titch_can_i_nail_it3847]

Hi just subscribed to your channel my daughter is lactose intolerance and gluten intolerance, but can eat eggs, is there a way I can do a chocolate ganache, but substitute it for something rather than cream, I've seen plant base cream but not sure if this will work? Also I'm wanting to do a Swiss meringue BC but can't use butter, I don't want it to split if I use a butter substitute like utterly butterly or I can't believe its not butter, u got any advice please thank you, I love you tutorials so in depth 💞

[@afsheensaleem2233]

May i know what is the substitute of double cream since we dont have it here

[@rosyelland9978]

which is the best chocolate to use for the ganache does it have to be % chocolate

[@janelleleonen9327]

hi ma'am 😊 if i use this in covering fondant,how long do i have to wait to cover the fondant?how many minutes rest before i put the fondant? thank u ma'am 😊

[@sweetylatakumari5009]

Can the ganache be made using non dairy whipping cream?

[@reenakassim496]

Can this covered gamche be used for covering fondant cakes pls..thanks in advance

[@fb1366]

Hi. How do you store a cake covered with ganache. Will the ganache whether whipped or not harden in the fridge? Please answer

[@jelli814]

Thank you for adding the how to save it if it splits tip, that is going to save many a ganache

[@ameliacoleman6333]

Hey how much would i need to make a 6 inch milk chocolate drip cake

[@marsa1103]

Svp vous pouvez mettre les mesures svp parce que j ai pas bien compris les mesures et merci.

[@llamaweightman8118]

Hello, could you please tell me what the shelf life is of your chocolate ganache? Both room temp on the cake and refrigerated and tubbed up in the freezer? Thank you x

[@sunithapeter6685]

Thank you maam

[@mely6145]

after I put the ganache to cover, should I put the cake in the fridge or freezer?

[@pureheartsfam5865]

Hello I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of chocolate you would recommend 4 the ganache

[@sahelipal97]

Can I use Hershey's milk chocolate bar? I am using before fondant cover

[@danabellecagampang208]

Hi Lynz, can I used candy melt instead of chocolate?

[@DaSkarekrow]

Would this work for my eclair cake?

[@jleeproductions]

Hi Lynn. Is this recipe enough to pipe 24 rosette cupcakes? Xx thank you

[@Stefan-iy7kt]

Can I add fresh fruit to the white chocolate ganache.

[@purrsandfurrcatgrooming8426]

How long before I can cover with soft sugar paste covering please?

[@kdnperera78]

Can we leave in the fridge after adding ganache in the middle ? Will it be hard ?

[@nodoubtaboutit]

Where do you store this? Does it need to stay in the fridge? As I'd like to cover with fondant also.

[@kavyav732]

Double cream is whipping cream or fresh cream?

[@zainabumaribrahim6639]

Nice video. How do you make your strawberry ganache

[@shirleycorkrum9871]

Great videos can I use whipping cream in place of double cream thank you

[@Mashalalanazi123]

Yes Theyr practically the same

[@thatsstarryk]

What brand of chocolate and cream do you use please?

[@vdj4859]

Plz make video on how to coat chocolate ganache from outer side.

[@ahmetsar3824]

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[@tastychatka9296]

Which company cream and chocolate you used for ghanash?

[@shabz09]

These are coeveture chocolate or compound?