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How to Store a Ganache Covered Cake
I want to make a plain sponge,filled and covered with milk chocolate ganache. I am not covering it in sugar paste, so can I store it out of the fridge? will the ganache still keep fresh out of the fridge?
How to Store a Ganache Covered Cake
One of the biggest advantages of a ganache covered cake is that it stores extremely well when prepared correctly. Chocolate ganache forms a protective coating around the sponge, helping to lock in moisture while creating a firm surface for decorating, but the big question is How to Store a Ganche Covered Cake. There is a section on this covered in the CakeFlix Diploma a certified accredited learning path, which is part of the CakeFlix membership.
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For most cakes, the ideal place to store a ganache covered cake is in a cool room, away from direct sunlight and heat. If your room temperature is below around 20°C, there’s usually no need to refrigerate the cake. Simply place it in a cake box or cover it to protect it from dust and strong odours.
If the cake contains fresh cream, cream cheese, fresh fruit or another perishable filling, it should be refrigerated. Before serving, allow the cake to return gradually to room temperature. This helps restore the softer texture of both the sponge and the ganache while reducing the risk of condensation forming on the surface.
During hot weather, refrigeration may also be the safest option, even for buttercream or ganache-filled cakes. The important part is bringing the cake back to room temperature slowly. Leave it inside the box while it warms up. This allows condensation to form on the outside of the box rather than directly on your beautifully decorated cake.
If you’re storing the cake overnight before decorating, keep it boxed in a cool place. A well-made ganache coating actually improves over the first 24 hours as it firms up, making it much easier to achieve crisp edges and a smooth finish.
For longer storage, an undecorated ganached cake can also be frozen. Wrap it well in cling film followed by foil or an airtight freezer bag to prevent freezer burn. When you’re ready to use it, allow the cake to thaw completely while still wrapped. This reduces moisture forming on the ganache.
At CakeFlix, we always recommend planning ahead, particularly during the summer months. A little extra time spent storing your cake correctly will help preserve the finish you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
If you’d like to master smooth ganache finishes, sharp edges and professional covering techniques, explore our ganache tutorials where Paul Bradford demonstrates the complete process step by step.
Looking for more support? Why not join our hugely supportive CakeFlix members on our Facebook Family Group.
I want to make a plain sponge,filled and covered with milk chocolate ganache. I am not covering it in sugar paste, so can I store it out of the fridge? will the ganache still keep fresh out of the fridge?
How to Store a Ganache Covered Cake
One of the biggest advantages of a ganache covered cake is that it stores extremely well when prepared correctly. Chocolate ganache forms a protective coating around the sponge, helping to lock in moisture while creating a firm surface for decorating, but the big question is How to Store a Ganche Covered Cake. There is a section on this covered in the CakeFlix Diploma a certified accredited learning path, which is part of the CakeFlix membership.
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For most cakes, the ideal place to store a ganache covered cake is in a cool room, away from direct sunlight and heat. If your room temperature is below around 20°C, there’s usually no need to refrigerate the cake. Simply place it in a cake box or cover it to protect it from dust and strong odours.
If the cake contains fresh cream, cream cheese, fresh fruit or another perishable filling, it should be refrigerated. Before serving, allow the cake to return gradually to room temperature. This helps restore the softer texture of both the sponge and the ganache while reducing the risk of condensation forming on the surface.
During hot weather, refrigeration may also be the safest option, even for buttercream or ganache-filled cakes. The important part is bringing the cake back to room temperature slowly. Leave it inside the box while it warms up. This allows condensation to form on the outside of the box rather than directly on your beautifully decorated cake.
If you’re storing the cake overnight before decorating, keep it boxed in a cool place. A well-made ganache coating actually improves over the first 24 hours as it firms up, making it much easier to achieve crisp edges and a smooth finish.
For longer storage, an undecorated ganached cake can also be frozen. Wrap it well in cling film followed by foil or an airtight freezer bag to prevent freezer burn. When you’re ready to use it, allow the cake to thaw completely while still wrapped. This reduces moisture forming on the ganache.
At CakeFlix, we always recommend planning ahead, particularly during the summer months. A little extra time spent storing your cake correctly will help preserve the finish you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
If you’d like to master smooth ganache finishes, sharp edges and professional covering techniques, explore our ganache tutorials where Paul Bradford demonstrates the complete process step by step.
Looking for more support? Why not join our hugely supportive CakeFlix members on our Facebook Family Group.
Hello Tomandhen123
Yes the ganached cake can be stored out of the fridge. However since you’re using milk chocolate the shelf life will be shorter if not refrigerated and not under sugarpaste. I would suggest using a longlife cream such as Elmslea. Use it in exactly the same way as you would double cream. If you add a table spoon of alcohol to the ganache that too will help with it;s keeping properties but omit if you wish. To store it, wrap the cake in clingfilm and place it in an airtight cake tin or a cardboard cake box. Place it in a cool place away from direct heat like sunlight and not in the kitchen where heat and humidity can affect it. The ganached cake should remain fresh for approx three days, sometimes longer depending on the making and storing environment.
To learn a little more about improving the shelf life of ganache take a peek at my blog here:
Hope this helps.
Hi elaine77
The ganached cake can be stored in the fridge. Bring it to room temperature approx half an hour before covering it with fondant. 🙂
