How to Make The Best Chocolate Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate glaze is a versatile and decadent addition to any dessert. Whether you're drizzling it over a cake, pouring it on top of donuts, or dipping strawberries into it, a good chocolate glaze can take a simple dessert to the next level.

There are countless chocolate glaze recipes out there, but this one is truly the best. It's rich, glossy, and has a deep chocolate flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredien...

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons hot water, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3/4 cup

  • Melt cocoa and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thick and smooth.
  • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 35mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 43mg