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Sugarbunz
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Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 476
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Birthday: Jun 03
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:43 pm |
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I tried ganache for the first time tonight and let me tell you...I've uploaded every cake I've done so far (even my first cake); but I couldn't bring myself to upload this one. I am sure it tastes fabulous - but it is uuuugly. I wanted the whole cake covered in ganache with a thin buttercream layer under it so I poured it on. Umm, yeah, that didn't go so well. I think there was more ganache on the sides than on the cake. So I tried to "smooth" it, and found it smooths much like buttercream, but there is no "melvira" or "viva" method for getting ganache smooth that I'm aware of (PLEASE tell me I'm wrong!). When you pour it, what do you do to make it look smooth? And if you have an oopsie, how do you fix it? My poor cake, I am sure it is going to be so yummy, but the poor thing is just a chocolatey mess. AND it's the cake I'm giving my family for Valentines day! (the only thing I'm giving them (except my son - he's getting stuff) - shame on me!) |
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NEWTODECORATING
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Joined: Apr 22, 2005
Posts: 3322
Location: Fairmont, WV
Birthday: Jun 05
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:50 pm |
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I put the cake on a board the same size as the cake and put the whole thing on a cooling rack placed over a large jelly roll pan to catch the drips. I use Chef Taz recipe from here and when it is still warm (just greater than room temp) I pour it on the cake. I start in the middle and go in circles moving to the outer edges. The excess will run down the sides. Sometimes if it is moving slowly I will shake the cooking rack. I don't touch it after that. I move the whole thing to the fridge and after it firms up I put my large spatula under the cake board and move the whole thing to a new clean board |
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lalado
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Joined: Feb 12, 2007
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:51 pm |
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Hello,
I usually let my ganache cool a little before pouring it on. It seems to spread easier and smoother. You can wet your spatula with hot water and then dry it off when doing your final smoothing. This seems to help too. Hope this helps! |
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rezzycakes
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Joined: Dec 22, 2004
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Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Birthday: Sep 15
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:53 pm |
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After the ganache has set (I usually put it in the freezer for a couple of minutes), I take an offset spatula and heat it up over my stove burner (or candle flame) until hot. Carefully smooth over the ganache, wiping the spatula clean with a slightly wet paper towel, and reheating the spatula. It smooths it out nicely and leaves it nice and glossy.
In the future, you can put your iced cake in the freezer, then pour the ganache over it, let it set and then use the spatula method.
-Rezzy |
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Sugarbunz
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Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 476
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Birthday: Jun 03
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Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:57 pm |
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Thanks so much! I think I'll try the cooling rack idea next time! I did put it in the fridge for quite a while before doing the ganache - but I didn't put it in the freezer. I'll try that next time too. |
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cheftaz
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Joined: Jan 06, 2006
Posts: 279
Location: Abbotsford BC Canada
Birthday: Apr 25
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:42 am |
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Be careful! If your cake is too cold the ganache will start setting on contact
Do as NEWTODECORATING said as there is a great looking cake of hers made with the ganache here  |
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Wendoger
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Joined: Jan 28, 2006
Posts: 2432
Location: Washington
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:54 am |
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NEWTODECORATING...what are the roses made of in that pic? Are they the tootsie roll roses?
I forgot I was gonna also say that it doesn't pay to try and make this stuff with cheap chocolate...I have made it with the good stuff and it came out awesome and then tried it with some chips I got at Grocery Outlet, they were some no-name choco chips and it wasn't smooth at all. The only way I could salvage the stuff was to add it to some buttercream I made and so now it chocolate bc...tastes pretty good now. Just an FYI I guess  |
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cheftaz
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Location: Abbotsford BC Canada
Birthday: Apr 25
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:10 am |
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Ya the roses are tootsie rolls. Aren't they great?? Ya quality of chocolate makes a big difference |
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NEWTODECORATING
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Joined: Apr 22, 2005
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Location: Fairmont, WV
Birthday: Jun 05
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:15 am |
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ChefTaz thanks for posting my cake. I love your recipe! It makes me look good (when I have no idea what I am doing).
The roses are tootsie roll roses. I love them with ganache cakes! I have done this cake alot. I really like it as a heart shaped cake! |
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Wendoger
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:20 am |
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How do ya get the rose petals to stick to the base? I would love to try those..dont know where to start though...I guess maybe knowing how to make a gumpaste rose would help, huh?
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jlewis888
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Joined: Nov 18, 2005
Posts: 135
Location: Rockford, Alabama
Birthday: Feb 28
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:22 am |
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Someone please tell me how to make the Tootsie Roll roses. They are fabulous. NEWTODECORATING--you rock! |
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sliceofheaven
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Joined: Dec 15, 2006
Posts: 139
Location: Huntersville, NC
Birthday: Dec 23
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:23 am |
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NEWTODECORATING
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Joined: Apr 22, 2005
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Location: Fairmont, WV
Birthday: Jun 05
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:23 am |
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Yeah I just stick a handful of tootsie rolls in the microwave for 10 sec. or so, careful they get hot in the center! Then roll out and use my rose cutters, just like MMF ones. I haven't tried starburst yet but I will soon-stold my sons Valentines ones from school party --BAD BAD MOM! |
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slb1956
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Joined: Jan 25, 2005
Posts: 192
Location: Tennessee
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:24 am |
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What do you mean tootisie roll roses? Is there a tutorial on how to do them? they are lovely. |
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jlewis888
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Joined: Nov 18, 2005
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Location: Rockford, Alabama
Birthday: Feb 28
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:25 am |
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More informatio please on the Tootsie Roll Roses. I need the version for sloooooow learners. TRR for Dummies if you have it. |
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