Easy Homemade Chocolate Glaze
This silky chocolate glaze comes together in minutes with just a handful of pantry staples. Rich, glossy, and perfectly balanced in sweetness, it transforms any plain cake or brownie into something truly special. Your new go-to frosting recipe.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 5 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder
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Directions
- 1
Combine the milk, condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- 3
Continue cooking and stirring until the glaze thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- 4
Remove from heat immediately and pour over your cake, cupcakes, or dessert of choice while still warm.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra shine, stir in a small pat of cold butter just after removing from heat. Leftover glaze keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days — gently reheat over a double boiler before reusing.
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