Ganache Masterclass

Service Description

Duration: 4 Hours Spaces: Maximum 2 students Course Overview Ganache is the secret behind the perfectly sharp, flawless cakes you see in professional cake design. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn my exact ganache method used for wedding and celebration cakes, giving you the skills and confidence to achieve smooth sides and sharp edges every time. You’ll work on your own three-layer vanilla sponge cake, learning the full process from filling and crumb coating, through to applying ganache and achieving a clean, professional finish ready for decoration or fondant. With just two students per class, you’ll receive personalised guidance throughout, allowing you to fully understand the technique and build confidence. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a professionally finished ganache cake and the knowledge behind every step. What You’ll Learn • How to make perfectly smooth white chocolate ganache • How to level, stack, and fill a three-layer cake • How to prepare your cake for ganaching • How to apply a crumb coat • How to apply ganache correctly • How to achieve smooth sides • How to create sharp, clean edges using a metal scraper • How to prepare cakes for fondant covering • Professional tips for consistent results What’s Included Everything is provided for you. • Your own three-layer 6" sponge cake • All ganache, tools, and equipment • Step-by-step expert tuition • Your finished cake boxed to take home Plus after the class: • Full ganache recipes emailed to you • Equipment recommendations and links • Exclusive student discount for future classes Who This Class Is For Perfect for: • Home bakers wanting professional results • Cake business owners • Anyone wanting sharp edges • Those wanting to learn ganache properly No previous ganache experience required. Good to Know All cakes are a 6 inch vanilla sponge with vanilla buttercream, and flavours cannot be changed after booking. You will be sent recipes for the sponge, buttercream and filling afterwards. Allergens: everything contains wheat (gluten), egg and milk, and is made in a kitchen that handles other allergens. If you have a food allergy, please contact me before booking. Getting Here Unit 54, BSS House, Swindon SN2 2PJ. Free parking on site. Full directions are sent with your booking confirmation. Easily reached from across Wiltshire, the Cotswolds and the South West.