Simple, Delicious Chocolate Glaze
Add this quick and easy recipe for chocolate glaze to your stack of go-to recipes. Basic ingredients come together in minutes for smooth, perfectly delicious chocolate glaze. Use it to top cakes, donuts, brownies, or any of your favorite treats!Original recipe from Mary Taylor Dantzler on All Recipes.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 6 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp. hot water divided
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder till there are no lumps.
- Stir in the vanilla followed by the confectioner's sugar. Whisk together, getting it as smooth as you can. The mixture will be quite stiff at this stage.
- Begin adding hot water one teaspoon at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add water until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Go forth and glaze!
Nutrition Facts
Simple, Delicious Chocolate Glaze
Amount per Serving
Calories
101
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
114
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
154
IU
3
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.