Classic Chocolate Glaze
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A quick and easy chocolate glaze made with melted unsweetened chocolate, perfect for drizzling over Bundt cakes, donuts, or cookies. This versatile recipe provides a smooth, glossy finish that sets beautifully on any baked good.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 5 mins | None | 1 1/2 cups |
🔪 Key Equipment
- medium saucepan
- wire whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3 cup | Margarine or Butter | none |
| 2 cups | Powdered Sugar | none |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Vanilla | none |
| 2 (1 ounce) squares | Chocolate | unsweetened, melted and cooled |
| 2 to 4 tablespoons | Water | hot |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- In a medium saucepan, melt the 1/3 cup margarine or butter over low heat until completely liquefied.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and the 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Step 3: Adjust Consistency
- Stir in the 2 to 4 tablespoons hot water, one tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired pouring or spreading consistency.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; re-warm gently if it thickens too much.
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