Volcano Chocolate Glaze
A rich, silky chocolate glaze inspired by Brazilian brigadeiro that flows over your cake like molten lava. Made with pantry staples in under 10 minutes, it creates a show-stopping finish that wows every time.
🛒 Ingredients
900 servings
- 360 g (3 heaping cups) powdered whole milk
- 240 g (2 heaping cups) sweetened cocoa powder
- 480 ml (2 cups) whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 generous tablespoon unsalted butter
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Directions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir until fully incorporated.
- 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- 3
Remove from heat as soon as the glaze starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- 4
Pour immediately over the cake while the glaze is still hot to achieve the signature volcano lava effect.
💡 Chef's Tip
Keep the glaze pourable — it firms up as it cools. If it thickens too much before you pour, stir in a splash of warm milk to loosen it.
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