Silky Homemade Chocolate Glaze
A rich and velvety chocolate glaze that comes together in under five minutes with just four pantry staples. Perfect for drizzling over layer cakes or serving warm over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A foolproof recipe the whole family will adore.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 level tablespoons granulated sugar
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Directions
- 1
Combine the heavy cream, cocoa powder, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan, whisking until fully incorporated.
- 2
Place over medium heat and stir constantly with a spatula until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously, until the glaze thickens to a loose, pourable consistency.
- 4
Once the glaze begins to pull away slightly from the bottom of the pan, remove from heat and pour immediately over your cake or serve warm over ice cream.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a deeper chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark unsweetened cocoa powder. Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat gently over a bain-marie.
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