Easy Homemade Chocolate Glaze (No Condensed Milk)
A rich, glossy chocolate glaze made with simple pantry staples — no condensed milk needed! Ready in just 12 minutes, it's the perfect topping for cakes, brownies, and all your favorite pastries.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 cup (250 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (100 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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Directions
- 1
Combine the milk, cocoa powder, butter, and sugar in a medium saucepan.
- 2
Cook over low heat for about 6 minutes, stirring gently until the sugar and cocoa fully dissolve.
- 3
Increase the heat to high and stir constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk.
- 4
Keep stirring until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 5
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before pouring over your cake or dessert.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an extra glossy finish, stir in an additional teaspoon of butter off the heat. Pour while still warm for the smoothest, most even coverage.
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