How to Create the Perfect Chocolate Drip
Learn how to create a smooth glossy chocolate drip for cakes with simple ganache tips perfect for beginners and cake decorating lovers
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: Enough for 1 standard 8–9 inch cake
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
200g chocolate (dark, milk, or white), chopped
100ml heavy cream
1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra shine)
Instructions
Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
Add the cream and butter.
Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
Let the ganache sit for about 5 minutes to cool slightly.
Transfer the ganache into a piping bag (or use a spoon/squeeze bottle).
Remove your chilled cake from the fridge.
Starting at the edge, gently apply the ganache to create drips down the sides.
Continue around the cake edge evenly.
Pour or spread the remaining ganache on top and smooth with a spatula if needed.
Chill the cake for 15–20 minutes to set the drip before decorating further.
Notes
Temperature is key: Ganache should be slightly warm but not hot.
Test first: Try a drip on the side of a bowl before applying to the cake.
Chill your cake: A cold cake ensures clean, defined drips.
Adjust consistency:
Too thick → add a little warm cream
Too thin → let it cool longer
