Chocolate Water Glaze
Elevate your dessert game with this luxurious Chocolate Water Glaze, a rich and glossy finishing touch that adds a professional sheen to cakes, doughnuts, and pastries. Made using simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and a touch of light corn syrup, this glaze achieves a silky texture and deep, decadent flavor without the need for heavy cream or butter. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vegan-friendly glaze is a quick and versatile option for all your dessert decorating needs. Whether you're drizzling it over a bundt cake or using it to coat éclairs, this luscious glaze will instantly take your confections from homemade to bakery-worthy. Perfect for chocolate lovers searching for a simple yet stunning dessert upgrade, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 ml Water
- 75 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa, finely chopped)
- 15 ml Light corn syrup
- 5 ml Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt to eliminate any lumps.
Gradually add the water, whisking constantly, until the mixture forms a smooth liquid.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. This should take about 3–4 minutes.
Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth, remove the saucepan from heat and add the finely chopped dark chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the glaze is glossy.
Stir in the light corn syrup and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
Allow the glaze to cool slightly for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. It will thicken as it cools.
Use immediately to pour over cakes, coat doughnuts, or drizzle over pastries. If the glaze cools and becomes too thick, gently reheat it over low heat while stirring.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 171 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*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.
