Easy Chocolate Glaze for Cakes
A rich, silky chocolate glaze that transforms any cake into a showstopper. Ready in just 10 minutes with pantry staples, this luscious topping is guaranteed to impress family and friends.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1¾ cups (395 ml) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons sweetened chocolate powder or cocoa powder
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Directions
- 1
Combine the condensed milk, whole milk, butter, and chocolate powder in a medium saucepan. Whisk together before placing over heat.
- 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and keep stirring for 8–12 minutes until the glaze thickens to a smooth, pourable consistency.
- 4
Remove from heat, rest for 2 minutes, then pour generously over your cake while still warm.
- 5
Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tip
For a deeper chocolate flavour, swap sweetened chocolate powder for unsweetened cocoa and add an extra tablespoon of sugar. Store leftover glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; gently reheat before using.
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