ganache
Silky truffle center
Ganache is a rich mixture of chocolate and cream, used as a filling, frosting, or glaze for cakes and pastries.
The proportions vary—more cream yields a pourable glaze, more chocolate a thicker truffle filling.
She whipped the ganache until it was light and fluffy.
The texture is smooth and glossy when properly made.
Prized subterranean edible
- bonbonFilled chocolate candy
- pralineNut and sugar candy
- fondantSmooth, moldable cake covering
- fillingMaterial placed within
buttercream · icing · macaron · eclair · tart · patisserie · mousse · coulis
Prized subterranean edible
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
- darkAbsence of light
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
- semisweetModerately sweetened
milk · cacao · tempering · fudge · nibs · bonbon · praline · mousse
Looped wire mixer
Smooth and lustrous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- creamySmooth and rich
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- richHaving much of something
luscious · glossy · buttery · supple · whipped · pourable · spreadable · firm
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
- indulgentToo willing to yield
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- richHaving much of something
opulent · sinful · luscious · exquisite · intense · satiating · hedonistic · irresistible
Iced oblong pastry
- profiteroleFilled choux sphere
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- macaronAlmond meringue cookie sandwich
- torteDense nutty layered confection
layer-cake · cupcake · mille-feuille · choux · sponge · lamington
truffle
Prized subterranean edible
filling · buttercream · icing · macaron · eclair · tart · patisserie · mousse · coulis · syrup
truffle
Prized subterranean edible
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
- darkAbsence of light
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
semisweet · milk · cacao · tempering · fudge · nibs · bonbon · praline · mousse · caramel
whisk
Looped wire mixer
heat · cream · pour · set · drip · enrobe · coat · pipe · spread · swirl
silky
Smooth and lustrous
rich · luscious · glossy · buttery · supple · whipped · pourable · spreadable · firm · emulsified
decadent
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
rich · opulent · sinful · luscious · exquisite · intense · satiating · hedonistic · irresistible
eclair
Iced oblong pastry
- profiteroleFilled choux sphere
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- macaronAlmond meringue cookie sandwich
torte · layer-cake · cupcake · mille-feuille · choux · sponge · lamington
- bakingbaking, bread baking, cake decorating, mixing, whisking
- chocolatedark, cacao, white, bittersweet, cocoa powder
- cookingbaking, chop, boiling, dice, mince
- bonbonstruffle, praline, caramel, nougat, marzipan
- cake decoratingfondant, piping bag, piping tips, buttercream, cake toppers
- cake layerssponge cake, frosting, mousse, custard, whipped cream
ganachebuttercream
Whipped sugar-fat frosting
royal icing · meringue · fondant · whipped cream · cream cheese frosting
ganachenaked cake
Cake with exposed sides
royal icing · plain · unfrosted · water icing · angel food cake
- chocolate ganacheWhipped cream-cocoa emulsion
- white chocolate ganacheCream-infused pale cocoa butter mixture