Dark Fudge Sauce
Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and velvety Dark Fudge Sauce, a luscious homemade topping that elevates desserts to the next level. Made with a blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, finely chopped dark chocolate, and both granulated and brown sugar, this decadent sauce is perfectly balanced with heavy cream, unsalted butter, and a touch of pure vanilla extract. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate addition to drizzle over ice cream, cakes, or brownies, with a thick, glossy texture that rivals any store-bought version. Whether served warm or stored for later, this versatile fudge sauce guarantees deep chocolate flavor in every spoonful, making it a must-have for dessert lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped or chips)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
Add the heavy cream and butter to the saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugars dissolve and the mixture heats through. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Once the mixture begins to bubble gently around the edges, reduce the heat to low and stir in the dark chocolate. Continue stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Let the fudge sauce cool slightly before serving warm. It will thicken as it cools.
Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.3 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.9 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 443.0 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.0 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 345.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 2791 mg | 59% | |
*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.
