Comments on: How to Make Chocolate Ganache

By: Stephanie @ Sally's Baking

Stephanie @ Sally's Baking — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:38:34 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hi Susan, Yes that's normal. As the ganache cools, it will thicken to a consistency that can be piped with a piping tip or scooped with a spoon.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:12:44 +0000

Hi! Whenever I make ganache using the 1:1 ratio and technique for frosting cupcakes, it hardens to the consistency of fudge. Is that the way it should be? TY!

By: Trina @ Sally's Baking

Trina @ Sally's Baking — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:01:00 +0000

In reply to Nancy wakefield. Hi Nancy! It could have split if the cream was too hot. You can try gently reheating and whisking.

By: Nancy wakefield

Nancy wakefield — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:47:34 +0000

Seems like the chocolate and cream are lumpy? I used 86% cocoa Ghirardelli chocolate

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:37:00 +0000

Love your website, it is my go-to for everything! I made this easy chocolate ganache with my 8 year-old, to go with the flourless chocolate cake. I didn’t microwave the cream, but I did microwave the chocolate a bit in advance of adding the hot cream – it worked like a charm! Beautiful ganache, first try!

Our celiac friends are going to love this 🙂

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:18:10 +0000

In reply to Michelle @ Sally's Baking. I wish I had known about reducing the cream, I used 1/2 cup and my ganache is not hardening. I slowly poured it on the cheesecake and it’s not hardening. It’s not runny, but it’s definitely soft. Did I ruin it for cutting?

By: Lexi @ Sally's Baking

Lexi @ Sally's Baking — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:18:55 +0000

In reply to Samantha. Hi Samantha, we'd recommend 1.5x or even 2x for that cake, depending on how heavily you want to frost the cake. Hope it's a hit!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:15:28 +0000

Hi! I want to make the whipped ganache to go on your “best vanilla cake” recipe. In the notes, it says this recipe will yield 3 cups, or enough for a dozen cupcakes. Is that also enough to frost the cake? I love your recipes!