Mocha Sauce
Indulge your chocolate cravings with this luscious, homemade mocha sauce, a rich and velvety blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, strong brewed coffee, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and balanced with a touch of heavy cream, this decadent sauce is infused with vanilla and a hint of salt for an irresistible depth of flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s ideal as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or even your morning latte. Whether you drizzle it warm over desserts or store it for later, this mocha sauce is a versatile treat that will quickly become a kitchen staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 quarter cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder and sugar.
Over medium heat, gradually whisk in the brewed coffee to create a smooth mixture.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until completely melted and glossy.
Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before use. It will thicken as it cools.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.4 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 371 mg | 8% | |
*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.
