Decadent Fudge Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety sweetness of this Decadent Fudge Sauce, the ultimate topping for all your favorite desserts. Made with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and buttery heavy cream, this homemade chocolate sauce delivers an irresistibly smooth, glossy finish that’s miles ahead of store-bought options. The addition of light corn syrup ensures the perfect texture, while a touch of pure vanilla extract and salt rounds out the flavor for a harmonious balance of sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, cakes, or even fresh fruit. It’s a dessert lover’s dream come true, with a luxurious taste that will have everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups light corn syrup
- 0.75 cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Whisk together to break up any lumps and evenly distribute the cocoa powder.
Stir in the light corn syrup and heavy cream. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to heat through, about 2 minutes.
Add the unsalted butter and continue to stir until the butter has fully melted and is incorporated into the mixture.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The sauce should thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract and salt. Adjust salt to taste if desired.
Allow the fudge sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm or at room temperature over ice cream, cakes, pancakes, or any dessert of your choice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.7 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 666 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.7 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 246.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1824 mg | 39% | |
*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.
