Quick Chocolate Cake Glaze
A silky smooth chocolate glaze ready in just minutes, perfect for topping homemade cakes. Made with simple pantry staples, this glossy coating sets slightly as it cools for a beautiful, professional-looking finish.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 cup sweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
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Directions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, milk, and butter over medium heat.
- 2
Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until it comes to a boil and thickens to a syrup-like consistency.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pinch of salt until fully combined.
- 4
Pour the warm glaze immediately over your cooled cake and allow it to set at room temperature.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an extra glossy finish, add a teaspoon of honey or corn syrup. If the glaze thickens too quickly before pouring, gently reheat over low heat with a small splash of milk.
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