Ganache

At De la Crème Studio, ganache is used as the foundation under every fondant-covered cake. Perfecting this step—even though the ganache may ultimately be covered with fondant—is a habit well worth developing. Think of it as setting yourself up for success. A ganache-covered cake not only allows the fondant to be smoothed without the risk of misshaping the cake but, compared to a buttercream-covered cake, a ganache foundation allows for much easier handling of finished cake tiers. Trust me;