Ganache For Fondant..

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mypinkbakery Posted 27 Oct 2013 , 3:22pm
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AHi!..i understand Ganache works with weather...I live in a tropical area..its basically hot year round..can I use the Ganache for my fondant cakes?

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Claire138 Posted 27 Oct 2013 , 3:59pm
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I don't live in a hot climate but I do know that in the summer air conditioning is a must. Ganache is chocolate and cream so will not harden properly if the weather is too hot/ humid. You can use it if you have air conditioning otherwise I don't think it'll stiffen enough to cover with fondant.

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mypinkbakery Posted 27 Oct 2013 , 5:39pm
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A@ Claire...thanks so much!..i can certainly work with my ac on while I decorate...I just wonder if it would keep afterwards...

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mfeagan Posted 27 Oct 2013 , 7:31pm
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Most bakers in Australia use ganache because the climate is too hot for buttercream, so you can use it. 

 

Here is part 1 of a 3 part tutorial on using ganache for cakes. She gives her recipe as well. Watch the 3 part tutorial. I have done my fondant cakes with the ganache and they look so nice when covered!

 


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mfeagan Posted 27 Oct 2013 , 7:32pm
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But Claire138 is right...it will definitely have to be in a/c. Really anywhere it gets really hot, cakes shouldn't be in the heat. Any buttercream or ganache will melt. :)

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MBalaska Posted 27 Oct 2013 , 8:00pm
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Originally Posted by mfeagan 
 

Most bakers in Australia use ganache because the climate is too hot for buttercream, so you can use it.

 

Here is part 1 of a 3 part tutorial on using ganache for cakes. She gives her recipe as well. Watch the 3 part tutorial. I have done my fondant cakes with the ganache and they look so nice when covered!

 


mfeagan:  this is a good video set.  I've watched it before.  She uses her chocolate ganache like I use buttercream. Her cakes must be yummy.

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mfeagan Posted 28 Oct 2013 , 12:21am
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mfeagan:  this is a good video set.  I've watched it before.  She uses her chocolate ganache like I use buttercream. Her cakes must be yummy.

I know! It looks amazing! I have wanted to try it. I think I may for my next family gathering. They are where I try out new techniques just in case they fail! :)

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mypinkbakery Posted 28 Oct 2013 , 10:13am
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[email protected] thank u so much!..I really appreciate!..will watch it right away!

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mfeagan Posted 28 Oct 2013 , 1:26pm
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@Mfeagan..oh thank u so much!..I really appreciate!..will watch it right away!

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