White Chocolate Ganache Icing

Jun 20, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Frostings fillings toppings Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Easy

Cake coated in glossy white chocolate ganache icing

A pourable white chocolate ganache icing for a smooth, glossy finish. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups; covers an 8-inch cake or 24 petit fours.

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Cool 15 min

Total 35 min

Servings 12

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Ingredients

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servings

6.0 oz (170.0 g)white chocolate, finely chopped
⅓ cup (80.0 ml)heavy cream
½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream until it just simmers, pour it over, and let stand for 3 minutes.
Add the vanilla and stir gently from the center out until smooth and glossy.
Cool until slightly thickened but still pourable, 10 to 15 minutes (about 90°F), then pour over the cake and let it run down the sides.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate iced cakes for up to 4 days; let stand 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make white chocolate ganache icing?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to cool. It makes about 1 1/2 cups; covers an 8-inch cake or 24 petit fours.

How should I store white chocolate ganache icing?

Refrigerate iced cakes for up to 4 days; let stand 30 minutes before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

99 Calories / serving

6.9g Fat

8.6g Carbs

1.0g Protein

8.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1188 cal · 83g fat · 103g carbs · 12g protein · 103g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 99 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 19 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
Swimming laps 14 min
Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 16 min
Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 23 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.