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How long can I leave a ganached cake before covering with icing?

The cake can be covered in icing as soon as the ganache has set nice and firm, it should feel quite solid. 🙂

Thank you for your reply, is it ok to ganache one day then put the fondant on the following day?

Yes, that’s fine to do. When the cake comes out of the fridge and into room temperature, you will see condenstion forming on the chocolate. It will dew up a little but will disperse within 15 – 20 minutes if not sooner. Ice the cake once the dew has dispersed. If the surface of the cake feels too dry, dip a pastry brush in hot water and go over the surface until it feels tacky enough for the icing to stick. Try and catch the whole surface as any dry areas will cause problems with air bubbles forming where the icing doesn’t stick down. If you need any more information just post back. 🙂

Dear Paul
I have to make and decorate a red velvet cake for next Sunday 4th Dec, as I am working during the day I have to make and decorate in the evening, would the cake still be ok if I bake it on Tuesday night and keep it in the fridge, I will be filling and gnashing on the Wednesday.

The cake will be fine stored in the fridge for one day before decorating. Once the cake is baked let it cool down completely and then double wrap it in cling film. Place it in a cardboard cake box before storinging the fridge. It’s best to keep the cake away from any strong smelling foods.

Hope this helps.

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Hello, please could someone let me know where I could buy the Puratos Chocolate Satin Creme mix? I am a total novice on baking.
I’ve just started last month to bake base on the packaging instructions because I cannot afford to enroll the course. In my mind, I thought there must be a free online teachings until last night I found
Paul Bradford’s website. How very happy I am to find the answers to my dream. I was amazed to find this free online teachings and I’m sure I will enrol to become a Pro in anyday.
I am about to shop today for the ingredients of my first cake.
Thank you.

Hi FeihHines

Try here: http://friarspride.com/shop/bakery-products/bakery-mixes/puratos/puratos-chocolate-satin-creme-cake.html

Happy Christmas and happy baking!

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your very prompt response.

I’ve just realised that this company may be only for businesses. However give them a call and perhaps they may supply you or give you an alternative supplier.

i stored my ganached cake in the fridge in a box overnight. i took it out and of course its got condensation….can i just go ahead and cover in fondant as its taking longer to disperse