Hi guys! I have really been wanting to try ganache under my fondant because I struggle getting fondant super super smooth - I have heard that ganache makes that easier. I have a few questions though, and I hope they don't come across as silly.

Do I frost with buttercream, as usual, and then pour ganache over the buttercream to cover, then add the fondant? This is the only way I have ever used ganache, as a poured topping.

OR, do I whip the ganache (something I have never done), then fill/frost the cake in that and then cover with fondant?

I am making a cake this weekend for my family, so I have the perfect excuse to try something new! Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Well, in my impatience, I found this http://sugarsweetcakesandtreats.blogspot.com/2010/05/covering-cake-in-ganache.html - everything I think I need to know!

I use ganache under fondant for all my cakes...let the ganache set to room temperature so it's a spreadable consistency (don't whip it) and just use that (no buttercream) to fill and ice the cake, then let it set up and cover with fondant.

There are good instructions for using ganache under fondant in the book 'Planet Cake' if you're interested...but I'm sure if you search on youtube you would find some free tutorials on how to go about it.

Check out this U-tube video. great instruction on how to make and ice cakes with ganache.
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