Best 6 Cocoa Fudge Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in the rich and decadent world of chocolate with our collection of cocoa fudge glaze recipes. From the classic and simple to the uniquely flavored and visually stunning, these glazes are the perfect finishing touch for cakes, brownies, cookies, and more.

Dive into the timeless classic - our basic cocoa fudge glaze - and experience the smooth and luscious texture that complements any dessert. For a touch of sophistication, try our dark chocolate ganache glaze, where the deep and intense flavor of dark chocolate takes center stage. If you prefer a lighter and airier texture, our whipped chocolate glaze is a delightful choice, offering a fluffy and creamy topping.

For those seeking a burst of flavor, our orange-scented chocolate glaze combines the tangy zest of orange with the richness of chocolate, creating a vibrant and refreshing glaze. And for a truly unique experience, our salted caramel chocolate glaze marries the sweetness of caramel with a hint of salt, resulting in a complex and irresistible flavor profile.

With step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists, these cocoa fudge glaze recipes are accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your baking journey, you'll find the perfect glaze to elevate your desserts and impress your loved ones.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE



Chocolate Fudge Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Ganache Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h1m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs
2 2/3 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/8 cups cocoa powder
1 1/2 pounds sweet butter, soft
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil 3 (10-inch) cake pans and line the bottom with parchment paper. Alternately, oil the pans and then flour them.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the brown sugar and oil. Turn on the mixer to a low speed and mix in the eggs. Let the sugar, oil, and eggs mix while sifting together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Set this mixture aside.
  • In another small bowl, mix the vanilla into the milk and set this aside as well. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the cocoa and whisk it until it is smooth. To the egg mixture, alternately add the flour mixture and the milk mixture beginning and ending with flour. With the mixer off, scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition. With the mixture at a low speed add the cocoa. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pour this mixture into the prepared cake pans. Bake the cake for approximately 15 minutes or until tester comes out clean. When cake layers have cooled, remove from pans and refrigerate until cold.
  • To make the frosting: In an electric mixing bowl place the soft butter and beat it on a low speed while adding powdered sugar. When all the sugar is mixed in, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add in the vanilla and salt and let the mixer beat for 5 to 7 minutes on a medium speed. Fill and frost the cake and refrigerate it for 10 to 20 minutes to set up the frosting.
  • To make the ganache: In a heatproof bowl, place the chocolate chips and the corn syrup. Bring the heavy cream to a full boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate and whisk it until smooth then set it aside.Pour ganache over the top of the cake and, with a cake spatula, smooth the top of the cake and allow ganache to spill over the sides. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or longer.
  • Serve the cake cold or allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.

Provided by BOOK_WORM

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Chocolate

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white sugar
½ cup cocoa
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
  • Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
  • Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
  • Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

THE BEST CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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I use this glaze on brownies, Bundt® cake, ice cream, or whatever needs a little chocolate. It's rich, decadent, and oh so easy!

Provided by Mary Taylor Dantzler

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water, divided

Steps:

  • Melt cocoa and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 34.8 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

COCOA FUDGE GLAZE



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Small batch fudge glaze; just enough for an 8x8 pan of brownies, a loaf sized cake, or several cupcakes! Make it mocha by adding instant coffee granules, or change up the extract for different flavors! I frosted Recipe #491541 with this mocha glaze!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Dessert

Time 13m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules (optional)
3 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4-1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional for garnish) or 1/4-1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans (optional for garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium sized saucepan over low heat.
  • In same saucepan, stir in cocoa, salt, powdered sugar, optional instant coffee granules, and milk. Whisk constantly over lowest heat for about a minute.
  • Remove from heat and add extract; whisk well.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy, only adding additional powdered sugar if more of a frosting-like consistency is desired. Glaze will set up as it cools!
  • Thinly frost cooled brownies, loaf sized cake, or cupcakes while glaze is hot, and garnish with coarsely chopped nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 60.9, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 14.8, Protein 0.9

CHOCOLATE-GLAZED FUDGE CAKE



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If you think chocolate is the perfect food, this cake is for you--sultry and rich, with semisweet frosting and just a touch of hazelnuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
16 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch round cake pan. In medium saucepan, melt butter and 16 oz. chocolate over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Gently stir in eggs until well combined. Pour into greased pan. Place cake pan in 13x9-inch pan; add warm water until 1 inch deep.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Remove cake pan from water bath; place on wire rack. Cool 40 minutes.
  • Carefully run knife around edge of pan; invert cake onto wire rack. Cool an additional 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine whipping cream, corn syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add 3 oz. chocolate; stir until melted and smooth.
  • Place cake on serving platter. Place pieces of waxed paper under cake to catch drips. Slowly pour glaze over top and sides of cake to cover. With narrow metal spatula, smooth glaze over cake. Sprinkle hazelnuts around top edge of cake. When glaze is set, remove waxed paper. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1/16 of Recipe, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 19 g

COCOA FUDGE CAKE



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Another yummy cake from the 1974 Betty Crocker cookbook. Have made this many times. And always so good!

Provided by RenMyr

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs (1/3 to 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, may be used (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour baking pan.
  • 13x9x2 or 2 round layer pans, 8 or 9x1 1/2 inches.
  • Measure all ingredients into mixing bowl.
  • Blend 1/2 minute on low speed blending constantly.
  • Beat 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake oblong 35 to 40 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Can frost with your favorite frosting if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 237.5, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.9, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Use good quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and milk are at room temperature before you start.
  • Don't overcook the glaze, or it will become thick and grainy.
  • If you want a thinner glaze, add more milk.
  • If you want a thicker glaze, add more cocoa powder.
  • You can use this glaze on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can make this glaze in a saucepan over low heat.

Conclusion:

This cocoa fudge glaze is an easy and delicious way to add a rich, chocolatey flavor to your favorite desserts. It's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a glaze that will make your desserts look and taste amazing. So next time you're looking for a special finishing touch for your dessert, give this cocoa fudge glaze a try.

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