Easy Hardening Chocolate Glaze
This simple homemade chocolate glaze sets into a beautiful shiny shell that gives your cakes a bakery-worthy finish. Made with just four pantry staples, it comes together in minutes on the stovetop. Once cooled, it hardens perfectly for a satisfying chocolatey bite every time.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 4 tablespoons whole milk
- 8 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder
- 8 tablespoons granulated sugar
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Directions
- 1
Combine the margarine, milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 2
Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- 3
Keep stirring over the heat until the glaze thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- 4
Remove from heat and immediately pour the warm glaze over your cooled cake, then let it set for 10 minutes before slicing.
💡 Chef's Tip
Pour the glaze while it's still hot for the smoothest, most even finish. If it thickens too quickly before you finish spreading, return to low heat with a small splash of milk.
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