How to Make Colorful Drips for a Cake | CHELSWEETS

[@marlettamcclain1950]

Very good tutorial. Straight to the point without a lot of needless commentary.

[@karensmith7956]

I've watched a bunch of videos on drip cakes and this one is the best!

[@Chelsweets]

aww thanks

[@khokolatestarr2129]

Thanks 🙌🏾❤

[@PeachHaze420]

If you add white coloring and everything happens to split into an oily mess like mine did 🥲😂 don’t panic! Just heat it a bit more/add a bit more heavy cream and it’ll come together!

[@pranaliviveklasnedubey530]

Same happened with mi

[@adrianaandablo7987]

I also went through a bunch of videos, and trying candy melts, but this hands down came out perfect on my first try and im new to baking! Thank you! I used white great value baking chips from walmart and heavy cream.

[@honestlygio7830]

Thx for letting us know that the value brand works just fine.

[@catherinethompson1874]

Never made a ganache before didn't know what it was Now I've seen this going to try it

[@Chelsweets]

you definitely should!! :)

[@asethoma]

Just used this recipe today! So easy! Thank you!

[@yellowblsng]

This is much easier to follow and comes with simple ingredients. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@haydeestriever2830]

I love how she explains everything very very well ! ❤️

[@Jenthemamabear]

You are Amazing. X Can you tell me what are the measurement in Grams? Thank you.

[@ArtisticElixir]

I am making my sister's wedding cake in two months and she wanted something different...so we decided on the drip method. This recipe will definitely come in handy. Thank you!

[@Chelsweets]

so happy to hear that!! Best of luck :)

[@irenedavo3768]

Rebel_Cherry how did it go?

[@ArtisticElixir]

@@irenedavo3768 The cake turned out amazing! We decided on a naked cake with a royal blue drip and dark blue flowers.

[@christijohnson6022]

I want to see you actually put it on the cake too!!!

[@وردهتشرين-ج8ر]

The most beautiful like is that it is very useful, but I am looking for a brand of chocolate colors on the Express website. Can you tell me what is used specifically for this purpose for chocolate, especially since chocolate needs its own colors and are they the same colors as the gel?

[@MargieLara-n5z]

If i refrigerate the drip, do i need to reheat it for a drip??? This will be my first time making a drip for cake. Thanks!

[@karenpeterson2658]

Curious as to why the printed out instructions say to pre-heat the heavy whipping cream and then add to the mini chocolate chips while the video says to heat everything together. Does this affect the final outcome?

[@faaizahally1295]

I heated everything in the microwave for 30 seconds

[@stefaniea.heiniger6766]

You can do either method

[@kenstodomingo2877]

Hi. Any substitute for the heavy cream if it is not available? Thank you

[@mariajoannou9936]

Any tips please, for vibrant coloured buttercream? I have hot pink but the colour isnt dark enough

[@mylenebutler349]

I am having my daughter 30th birthday party for her just wanted to no if i made the cake on the Friday will that be okay and decorate with the drip on the Saturday will that be okay thanks for your recipe

[@vid3939]

are you using an oil-based food coloring? or is it okay to use regular gel coloring?

[@nilouferyasmeen6772]

Hi dear ! Last time I added a few drops of food color the chocolate started seizing - what can I do to avoid this? I used chefmaster gel color

[@rebablackwell5437]

You can always use chocolate melts. You can get them at your local walmart or any store like target. And the great thing is that it will come with different colors. AND IT DOESN'T SEIZE UP!💙

[@TatyaneSantos1989]

I loved the canal, the explanation was wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us. He won another one.

[@MeanNYer]

TY Chelsey! U r a LIFE SAVER! I couldn't find the Giradelli melting discs anywhere & in my past experience when I substituted those 4 the melting blocks & added color 2 them they hardened up & separated...DISASTEROUS! So now I know what 2 do & how 2 never do that again. GOD BLESS!

[@shankinihettiarachchi69]

How long should we leave the drip to cool before adding to the cake?

[@nombusonxumalo6167]

Hello my angel. My so happy to final make time for you .imlooking forward to learn alot for you❤

[@vaishnavirathi6930]

Loved your recipe 😋 Can we replace gel food colour with normal food colour

[@kayannmarisslina]

Can I use regular milk with this? Because heavy cream is not always available in my country. Thanks.

[@ZATIEBBADDICTED]

Dont use milk.it will never turn into ganache.

[@kayannmarisslina]

Thanks.

[@priscillamolina2422]

Super easy thanks for sharing!

[@gabrielle.m.g]

I don’t have a microwave. Could I do a double boiler?

[@kalpitapitkar5282]

Can I use candy melts instead of white chocolate chips

[@sofieb3142]

Hello I loved the video , & I just wanted to ask from where did you buy the gel color bottle please

[@dorasanis9286]

Freash cream means wipping cream or what u used?

[@smitasthetasteofheaven6931]

It was superb 😘😘 I always end up with seized white chocolate whenever I tried to die it.. but now I got the best way to make drips of my choice of colour

[@katelynallen2407]

Can you use almond bark as well and is there a difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream? I have been struggling to get the perfect drip on my cakes 🥺

[@KaydeenJahmoya]

Heavy cream is heavy whipping cream.

[@dannig2012]

Thanks for your video... can you use the liquid food dye?

[@Chelsweets]

you can, as long as you don't use too much! But if you want a really vibrant color, I recommend using gel food coloring!

[@susanroybal8711]

Can you store it in the fridge for a couple of days and reuse?

[@Keatlegile13]

Awesome soon to try

[@jolenee1914]

Thank you for your awesome tutorials!! I need to color ganache black. Is that easy to do? Would it be better to color brown ganache black? TIA x

[@Chelsweets]

Yes! I always started with chocolate ganache, then mix in some black gel food coloring. It's so much easier that way!

[@kaielblackgoat2448]

Is it ok if we use regular food coloring not the gel.

[@DanielleSandrazie]

What’s heavy cream in Australia? Thickened cream?

[@alexsquatrito119]

will the drip ever harden? I did this for the first time a few days ago and attempted to pipe frosting on top and it completely slid off the cake. now im nervous to try it again haha

[@faaizahally1295]

Thank you. This recipe is perfect 👌

[@feliciar6311]

Double checking, would u use chocolate chips or white chocololate, to make black drip

[@mariajohnson773]

hi, I don't have any gel food colouring & was wondering if you can use just normal liquid food colouring to make this coloured ganache? thanks so much

[@Chelsweets]

You can try! If you aren't adding a ton, it should work!

[@lindaprieto5136]

can I use this same recipe for a gold drip?

[@ramfambam1]

Can you still use the heavy cream for the chocolate melts?

[@leandrasalazar7719]

Is there anything I can use in replace of heavy whipping cream or whip cream , I don’t live by a store and trying to avoid going. Ganache was a last minute plan so I don’t have the heavy whipping cream

[@portiab.8587]

Hi, could you use already coloured candy melts with the same ratio? Thanks for your help!😊

[@Chelsweets]

I'm not quite sure as I don't really work with candy melts, but I would assume it's a similar ratio! I would experiment with a small batch, and see f the consistency is right by doing a couple test drips on a cake!

[@portiab.8587]

Chelsweets Bakery thank you! I will definitely test some. Thanks again 😊

[@316thewaythetruththelife5]

I never knew you can color chocolate candy. They told me not to it will seize. Will be trying this. Question, I wanted to know if you ever used flo-coat on any kind of chocolates including melts chips, if so how do you use it ?

[@Chelsweets]

I have used it once ! I added it to the melted chocolate before I added the food coloring, and it worked pretty well :)

[@BonJourBonJour123]

Great video. I’ve been reading a lot of labels since I’ve gotten into baking and working with chocolate. It turns out most chocolate chips are compound chocolate with vegetable oils not real chocolate with coco butter. This allows them to hold up to the heat of baking better. Ghirardelli white chips/morsels are also compound chocolate. (Ingredients: Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Whole Milk Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, Palm Oil, Soy Lecithin - an Emulsifier, Vanilla.) The ingredients are very similar to their candy melts but in different rations so the melts do melt well. Thanks again for the great baking videos.

[@Chelsweets]

I love the attention you're paying to your ingredients! You do need to be careful about what brands of chocolate you use, and also what adjustments you may need to make with different types of of chocolate

[@NoelleLocke]

When storing the extra leftover ganache in the fridge (in the squeeze bottle container), how do you get it to the right consistency (to drip on cake again)? I would think using a microwave would compromise the plastic squeeze bottle container...no?

[@Chelsweets]

it doesn't, because you aren't going to heat it up too much! heat it in intervals of 15 seconds, until its just a bit warm to the touch!

[@andreagonzales1007]

Can we use this recipe for chocolate covered treats? Does it harden fast?

[@yamini021]

One question on storing and reusing - do you reheat it in the microwave again when you take it out of the fridge and if yes, how many seconds?

[@Chelsweets]

yes! I do 15 seconds to start, then 5-10 second intervals until its seems the right warmth/thickness! It can vary depending on how wide your bottle is, and how much ganache is in it! Hope that helps!!

[@saramardegain2605]

I love your videos! Can this be used to cover petit fours? Thank you!

[@Chelsweets]

It wouldn't firm up quite as hard as a normal petit four coating!

[@600nitroPro]

you have the exact same microwave we have and thanks i used this for my cake it looked so cute

[@shobarbaba]

Can I use sterilized cream instead?

[@juqettalawson4354]

Hey chels I'm making the Easter peeps cake for the ganache how much ganache I make for each color and can I make it ahead of time thanks so much

[@padmachhosdon5923]

Is it ok to use powder colour? Please reply ma'am 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tanushreemandal4021]

The color you are using is it candy color or the food color we use for coloring fondant?

[@Chelsweets]

Its gel food coloring, and is used for a lot of different things! I use to to color fondant also!

[@mosweetseats1404]

Awesome tutorial! Can you use a few drips of white food coloring gel instead of candy melts? Thank you very much

[@Chelsweets]

i'm a bit confused by the question! I don't use candy melts in this recipe, i use white chocolate!! you can also add white gel food coloring to it though!

[@mosweetseats1404]

Chelsweets yes that's what I was asking sorry! I live in the Bahamas so ordering candy melts off of Amazon is SUPER expensive. But we have white chocolate chips here so that's why I had asked. Thank you very much for your response

[@kendraborczuch-kitts8935]

Does this dry hard? Or will it dent?

[@honestlygio7830]

1. I saw a professional baker say that gel couldn't be used but only oil based food dye for ganache so I'm a little puzzled lol.

[@donwilliams725]

Very nicely done! Thank you!

[@victoriafelix-zy3iz]

Can I use coco powder?

[@philly5462]

Can you rewarm the chocolate after ?

[@jillianappel2905]

When doing a drip cake with the ganache, do you reccomend doing the drips the morning of the party or ok to do the night before?

[@Chelsweets]

you can do either! I usually make them in advance, and chill the cake immediately after, to help the drips set.

[@jillianappel2905]

@@Chelsweets great! Thank you! Also, when doing it in advance, does it need to be refrigerated when you are all done? Not just to set, but bc of the heavy cream. Or can it sit out on the counter just covered?

[@aatkakaleem207]

does it have to be gel food colouring?

[@grammiesbabies299]

I'm new to ur channel an subscribed your very detailed with ur instructions ty

[@Kr1st1na2]

Can I use any type of chocolate to make ganache ? We have a local chocolate factory that sells bulk chocolate and that’ll probably taste amazing if it would work?? Lol. They have regular milk chocolate dark and white. 🤔

[@Chelsweets]

most types of white chocolate should work!

[@lisariemartin]

You're so informative and nice! Thanks for all these helpful tips

[@Chelsweets]

aw thanks Lisa!! Always happy to share what I've learned with you guys!!

[@jennynovo2738]

Hi, is it ok if I use liquid food colouring instead of gel food colouring? Please reply soon because I need it for my sisters cake!

[@Chelsweets]

Sorry for the delayed response! It depends on how much you need to add. If it's only a little bit (if you're making a pale color), you might be ok, but if you're going to a vibrant shade, I don't recommend it!

[@raigoza3]

I live in Canada and there is no heavy cream here. What can I use to replace the heavy cream?

[@leila-raewilson602]

Use whipping cream in a carton. That's what I use. It's our "heavy" cream.

[@djhusky8001]

Use white chocolate buttons

[@djhusky8001]

Melted

[@Nozeefreshonline]

Alejandro Raigoza Zuluaga .

[@MelodyLyrique]

Thank you for sharing! I love it. Can't wait to try.

[@Chelsweets]

no problem :)

[@taniarussell7193]

Quick question I bought candy melts to get the orange color I wanted can I do the cream with them or will it mess them up?

[@Chelsweets]

You can, but I recommend using much less cream with them!

[@taniarussell7193]

@@Chelsweets thank you!

[@monicamaldonado254]

What would the measurements be in cups if I use the white candy melts? And also should I use candy melts or white chocolate chips? And I would also be using heavy whipping cream because I can't find heavy cream. Thank you 😊

[@Chelsweets]

you can use heavy whipping cream! I'm not sure about candy melts, as I've never really used them before. So sorry!!

[@monicamaldonado254]

Chelsweets Bakery thank you! Can you tell me the measurements in cups? Thank you

[@itsalex7162]

Can i use double broiler instead of microwaving it??

[@Chelsweets]

definitely! that's what I used to do before I had a microwave!!

[@nasekeraluse8785]

So helpful thanks

[@sabahasnainraza7271]

what would be the method of reusing the ganache once kept in the refrigerator??

[@Chelsweets]

I usually just cover the top of my squirt bottle and place it in the fridge :)

[@soumenbhar1976]

Hello Madam.I am from India.In Your recipe you recommend the heavy cream.But here I can't get the heavy cream. May I use the fresh cream instead of heavy cream.

[@Chelsweets]

That should work fine! :)

[@tambudzaimemorybangure9697]

Informative,easy, thanks

[@brunachamon1]

Hi! What color did you use of the gel coloring from Americolor? Is it deep pink? Thank you!

[@Chelsweets]

This is a little bit of deep pink!

[@brunachamon1]

Chelsweets Bakery thank you!

[@yulatube]

Just curious...why not just melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a bowl over heat?

[@Chelsweets]

you can do that too! I just think the microwave is easier

[@sadiatariq9583]

So easy...thank u ao much

[@MommyCrys-dp2oq]

Can this be reheated like if I make big batches Can I reuse whatever is left over the next day ????

[@Chelsweets]

Definitely! Just heat it in short increments (10-15 seconds) in the microwave until its the consistency you want :)

[@aubreycooper1537]

would the ratio work with regular chocolate to color

[@taylorwilliams7968]

How long exactly do you have to let the chocolate cool in the fridge to obtain the drips

[@Chelsweets]

It can vary based on how much you have to heat the mixture to melt your white chocolate and how cold your fridge is! For me it usually take 15-20 minutes!

[@SusansEasyRecipes]

Great job looks really good 🌼

[@rebeccasewing]

Real chocolate also tastes better than candy melts. I'd go with the store bought chocolate even though I have easy access to candy melts. Candy melts aren't even real chocolate.

[@Chelsweets]

I totally agree! I have actually never used candy melts, and almost always use mini white chocolate chips :)

[@Appaddict01]

Chelsweets I agree, on the Ghirardelli white chocolate chips. They melt the best & are delicious. Definitely better than melts. They sell them on Walmart’s website.

[@MissPinkalicious2011]

Appaddict01 These companies have everyone fooled bc their “white chips” contain no actual cocoa butter to call them chocolate. They are actually candy melts that look like white chocolate chips. Just read the ingredients on the bag of the Nestle and Ghirardelli ones and you’ll see they have the same ingredients as candy melts and no cocoa butter. You may like the taste better than the bigger wafers in the craft stores, but they are the same thing. There was a class action lawsuit and settlement about this misleading advertising. So far Trader Joe’s is the only grocery store that I’ve found real white chocolate chips.

[@JesseJane142]

"white chocolate" is not really chocolate either.

[@yoj2389]

Can i use this drip on a boiled icing covered cake? I dont know if ure familiar with that kind of frosting. Im afraid it will run all the way down.v

[@funmiibis467]

fantastic and so easy

[@Chelsweets]

it really is :)

[@himanisingla7075]

Can I use fresh cream instead of this heavy cream??? plzzz reply

[@pearljelinek]

Hi, I love your videos! Can you use real mashed fruits instead food coloring?

[@monicamaldonado254]

if I use regular white chocolate chips what would be the measurements of the heavy cream and chocolate chips? thanks

[@Chelsweets]

I'd use a ratio of 3.5:1 if you're using regular white chocolate chips!

[@monicamaldonado254]

What would that be in cups? I don't get ratios lol

[@Myisha.So.Bougie]

One more thing! 🙈 I went to your site to screenshot the recipe and noticed there you have 2:1 ratio rather than the 3:1 ratio used here in the vid. Which do you prefer?

[@Chelsweets]

ahh I need to update that! 2:1 is the ratio i prefer with mini white chocolate chips, but when I use regular white chocolate chips I've found I need to increase the ratio to 3:1!!

[@deztanyfarruggia5837]

White chocolate 3:1 Chocolate 1:1 Which one did the colored candy melts fall under?

[@Chelsweets]

I think they're closest to white chocolate! But honestly I've never used them before!!

[@melyvalencia3463]

If I use candy melt do I still have to add heavy cream ?

[@Landylucelly]

Can I do it with candy melts?

[@latoniagray9088]

How do you clean those bottles after use with such a small opening?

[@Chelsweets]

I just run hot water through them! They're actually not too bad to clean!

[@latoniagray9088]

Are the openings bigger than chocolate melt bottles. Like are those condiment bottles?

[@joansherman8163]

You can also add some dish detergent that cuts grease well, such as Dawn, fill half way up with hot water and shake vigorously to clean the bottles. Another way I’ve done it is to take a blunt knife or any thing long and narrow enough to reach down in the bottle, somewhat wrap a small dish cloth around the knife and insert it into the bottle and swirl, twist, move about as best as you can and simply rinse it clean. One other way is if you can find a slender baby bottle brush or anything similar to that would work great. Use your imagination and go for it!

[@simplys810]

HI! This recipe is not the same as the one on your website.. the website said 1cup chocolate and 1/3c cream. So which recipe is best to use ?

[@Chelsweets]

I've modified it a bit over time! I'd recommend using the one on my website!!

[@simplys810]

Thanks@@Chelsweets

[@vinteeiturralde]

If you use candy melts, would the 3:1 ratio of candy melts to cream still apply?

[@Chelsweets]

I'm not sure, I never really use candy melts! So sorry!

[@vinteeiturralde]

Chelsweets Bakery thanks for responding, I'll be using the white chocolate instead

[@nancyjones819]

Hi can u use regular foos colouring instead of the gels?

[@Chelsweets]

it won't give you a very vibrant color, and can throw off the consistency of the ganache!

[@aryleam4357]

what would be the substitute for heavy cream?