Hi,

I have tried twice to get my ganache smooth on the sides of my cake. I always get a ring around the middle where I have put whipped ganache in the middle of the layers. Would it come out smoother if I covered the cake in buttercream first? I know I have read that on here before, but does it make a noticeable difference? Any ganache experts opinions would be appreciated.

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Cover it all in buttercream first to smooth before pouring the ganache. Be careful the ganache is not hot or it will melt the buttercream and slide down.

Like Mary-ann said, you need to let the ganache cool before pouring! It should cool to about the consistencey of corn syrup.