Chocolate Sauce for Vanilla Cake
Transform your desserts into indulgent masterpieces with this rich and velvety Chocolate Sauce for Vanilla Cake. Made with pantry staples like unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and heavy cream, this decadent sauce is whipped up in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for elevating your cake game in a pinch. The thick, glossy texture and deep chocolate flavor are perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt, creating an irresistible topping that clings beautifully to each slice of moist vanilla cake. Whether you're drizzling it warm for a luscious finish or letting it cool to a fudgy consistency, this versatile homemade chocolate sauce is a must-have addition for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a little extra sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder to form a smooth paste.
Add the granulated sugar and heavy cream to the saucepan. Stir continuously to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Let the chocolate sauce cool slightly before pouring it over the vanilla cake or serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.3 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.0 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 333 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 225 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.1 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 85.7 g | 306% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 38.1 mg | 212% | |
| Potassium | 3637 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
