Chocolate Sauce or Frosting
Elevate your desserts effortlessly with this versatile Chocolate Sauce or Frosting recipe! Made with rich unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy butter, and a touch of pure vanilla extract, this easy, 15-minute recipe transforms into either a silky, pourable sauce or a luscious, spreadable frosting depending on your needs. Perfect over ice cream, drizzled on cakes, or slathered on brownies, its smooth texture and deep chocolate flavor make it a dessert essential. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, this homemade chocolate topping is as convenient as it is delicious. Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy this chocolatey indulgence all week long! Keywords: chocolate sauce, chocolate frosting recipe, versatile chocolate topping, homemade frosting, easy dessert sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinches salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk together to remove any lumps and ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the milk and butter to the saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat.
Stir the mixture continuously as the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Make sure to keep scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent any burning or sticking.
Once the mixture begins to bubble gently, lower the heat and continue stirring for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the chocolate sauce to cool slightly. For a sauce consistency, use it while warm. For frosting, let it cool completely, where it will thicken further and become spreadable.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently for sauce or whip lightly for frosting if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.2 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2008 mg | 43% | |
*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.
