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As I’ve had some enquiries about non-dairy cakes, I was wondering whether it was possible to substitute a soy-based cream substitute like Alpro (which has the consistency of single rather than double cream) to make a ganache with dairy-free dark chocolate. Has anyone tried this? Thanks.

Hello cakebydelphine

I often make dairy free ganache successfully using Alpro cream substitute and a dairy free chocolate, like Kinnerton’s. Please post again if you have any more questions 🙂 hope this helps

my brother and his family are vegan and when they ask for a dessert at gatherings- I am fortunate enough that they usually provide a link to where I can find solutions to any questions I might have. The one for ganache is
http://www.veganbaking.net/recipes/cake-decorating/toppings/easy-ganache
it worked for me.

Hello cakesbydelphine

It’s fine to make ganache with substitute ingredients. There are many alternatives ingredients which can be used other than dairy. Goldengoose has given a perfect example. For a little more information take a peek here:

The Shelf Life of Ganache – By madeitwithlove

There is also some information on ganache made with water here:

How to Make Chocolate Mud Cake

Scroll down the page to see the receipe.
Hope this helps.

Thanks everyone, these suggestions are really useful 🙂