@emma_hayward: How I Ganache My Cakes! Another stage of making Alfie’s FC27 birthday cake! ⚽🎮 This time I’m covering the cake in chocolate ganache, creating a lovely smooth finish ready for decorating. Here’s my process! 👇 1. Crumb Coat I start by applying a thin layer of chocolate ganache all over the cake. This seals in any loose crumbs and creates a base for the next layer. 2. Leave to Set I leave the crumb coat for approximately 20 minutes to firm up before applying the next layer. 3. Top Coat Once the crumb coat has set, I apply a thicker layer of ganache, covering the entire cake and smoothing it out as evenly as possible. 4. Heated Scraper For the final finish, I warm my cake scraper and gently work my way around the cake. The warmth helps smooth the ganache and remove any uneven areas. 💡 Top tip: Don’t overheat your scraper! You only need it warm enough to gently soften the surface of the ganache. #cakeganache #cakedecorating #chocolateganache #cakedecorating #fc27cake