Hi, I have long been an admirer of CC and earlier this month finally got registered as an user. In the past, I have had many questions concerning cakes (my love, as I suppose everyone elses) and always seemed to find the answer right here amongst these posts. (great job, if do say so myself 
). Now I have an inquiry of my own, I am attempting a ganache covered cake for the first time and I'm quite excited and scared at the same time. It will have buttercream decorations on top of the ganache and I was wondering if anyone knew the time frame between the first ganache application and the initial piping. Also, (and perhaps most importantly) I need a recipe 
! I have never done ganache before and was hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction as to a great tasting yet stable ganache. (I don't want the buttercream to slide off - this is what is in my nightmares) Thanks to everyone for their help and such a wonderful and informational site. 
I look forward to many more conversations with all. Have an awesome day!! 
You might want to take a look at this past topic. I have a recipe posted here and I have had great sucess with it....
http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-17076.html
If the link doesn't work...
Here is the ganache recipe...
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Cook the heavy cream, chocolate chips and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.
I let it cool for a little while then when it was spread ing consistency I just spread it on. It was warm, not cold, but not hot.
I have a pic in my photos of a cake I made using this recipe. It has raspberries on top...
Thanks so much for your quick response!! I REALLY appreciate it! Your cake is gorgeous and looks delish I am so shocked by your speedy reply and that cake... I can't get over that cake! I'm so excited to try your ganache and have one question- the coffee, you can't taste it right? - it just enhances the chocolate flavor, am I correct? Thank you again for your time!
Thanks paris and KH for your great recipe and wonderful insight! I can't wait to get started!!
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