Easy Chocolate Cake Glaze
Desserts

Easy Chocolate Cake Glaze

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By Marie Lefebvre · Updated September 22, 2026

A quick and velvety chocolate glaze that takes any cake to the next level. Made with simple pantry staples, this smooth and shiny topping is ready in under 10 minutes — no baking skills required.

Prep⏱️ 10 min
Servings👥 1 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

1 servings

1
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
  • 1 cup whole milk (200 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the milk, cocoa powder, and margarine in a small saucepan.

  2. 2

    Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.

  3. 3

    Once boiling, pour in the sweetened condensed milk and stir to fully combine.

  4. 4

    Keep stirring over medium heat until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before pouring over your cake.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra shine, stir in a teaspoon of butter just before removing from heat. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days — gently reheat in a double boiler before reusing.