Cake Decorating

2:1 ganache is too soft after adding liquor...HELP!

I made a 2:1 ratio chocolate ganache and adding some liquor to it. I let it rest overnight and its a little soft…not really runny, but really soft. It is going to be for a filling but I wanted it a little firmer. I dont know if its too soft because of the liquor. Can I place it in the fridge to firm and then fill the cake with it….or what can I do to firm it up a bit? Also, if I do put it in the fridge to firm up once I fill the cake with it, will it get soft again or stay in that same consistency once filled? I added about 5-6 teaspoons of liquor once the ganache was made but before it had cooled.

I made 3 batches….the liquors were grand marnier, chambord and port.

Thanks :)

3 Replies

I’d just add a bit more melted choc. I’m sure once you got it out of the fridge it would go back to being soft. If you are concerned I’d also pipe a dam around cake so it doesn’t run out. Good luck

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How long did you let it set up? If it has set overnight and is still soft, it will likely soften again after you remove it from the frig. I agree with fishabel, add some more melted chocolate.

Thanks guys…I simply added more chocolate and it worked :)