Best 7 Homemade Dark Chocolate Glaze Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our homemade dark chocolate glaze, a versatile and luscious topping that elevates cakes, cookies, and pastries to new heights of decadence. Crafted with the finest bittersweet chocolate, this glaze offers a rich, intense flavor that harmonizes perfectly with a variety of desserts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed recipe guides you through each step of the process, ensuring a smooth and glossy finish every time. Discover the magic of this versatile glaze and transform your desserts into irresistible masterpieces.

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CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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This chocolate glaze is so rich, shiny, and flavorful! It's perfect for garnishing drip cakes, topping donuts, or drizzling over bundt cakes. With just 4 simple ingredients, this sauce is to easy you'll find yourself making it over and over again.

Provided by Allie {Baking A Moment}

Categories     Dessert     Topping

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces semisweet chocolate (finely chopped (or chocolate chips))
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the cream in a small pot over medium low heat, until simmering.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate (or chips).
  • Add the corn syrup and vanilla.
  • Whisk together until smooth.
  • Drizzle while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Makes enough for a standard doughnut recipe.

Provided by Lara Ferroni

Categories     Dessert     No-Cook

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups (150 grams) confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons (27 grams) cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk or water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together the sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla, a little at a time, to make a smooth, pourable glaze.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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This deep, dark chocolate glaze is the finishing touch for the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (61 percent to 70 percent cacao), finely chopped (3/4 cup)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon whole milk
2 teaspoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in milk and corn syrup. Use immediately.

SATINY CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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A glossy chocolate glaze to drizzle over a Bundt cake. It's also great on cookies and doughnuts.

Provided by Ginger

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water, combine chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, then add vanilla.
  • Spread warm glaze over top of cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 18.6 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

DARK CHOCOLATE GLAZED DONUTS



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After you've lovingly fried these custardy cake donuts, coat them with a glaze that enhances the homemade flavor. Mike Solomonov makes a rich chocolate version that uses only real cocoa and bittersweet chunks for a glossy cross between icing and ganache.

Provided by Michael Solomonov

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 1 tablespoon
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate, plus 1 tablespoon
12 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, shake well before using
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 C for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baharat, a Middle Eastern spice blend, available at specialty markets or online
3 cups canola or peanut oil, plus more as needed, depending on size of pot

Steps:

  • Dark Chocolate Glaze: Add a couple inches of water to a medium pot and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Into a large mixing bowl, add confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and salt. Snugly fit the bowl on top of the pot to make a double boiler, making sure the bottom of the bowl isn't touching the water; whisk until almost completely combined and smooth, 2-3 minutes. Stir in chocolate and continue whisking until smooth. Set aside. (Note: Glaze can be made in advance, cooled, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat over double boiler when ready to use.)
  • Make donut batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add egg yolks and sugar. Mix on medium speed just to combine, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until mixture is pale and fluffy and ribbons start to form, about 3 minutes. Reduce to medium speed, then slowly stream in the melted butter and buttermilk; mix until combined, about 5 seconds.
  • Turn the mixer off. Add dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and baharat. Mix on low speed just to combine, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and continue mixing until batter is smooth and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Prepare a work surface by taping a 12" x 16" sheet of parchment paper to your counter to keep it from slipping. Generously dust the parchment with flour. (Keep extra flour nearby to use as needed. You'll dust off excess flour before frying, so don't skimp.) Scrape down the paddle attachment and turn all the batter out onto the floured surface. The batter will be very sticky and loose. Dust the top of the batter with more flour, including the edges; flour your hands thoroughly. Place a second piece of parchment paper on top of the flour-dusted batter. Roll the batter between the parchment paper into a ½-inch thick rectangle, about 10" x 14". Using only the weight of the rolling pin itself, very gently ease it along the parchment paper-first from top to bottom, then from side to side-to evenly flatten the batter without rolling it too thin. Once you've achieved the right thickness, slide the dough (still sandwiched between parchment) onto an overturned baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the frying oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2-3 inches of oil. Clip a deep fry thermometer onto the side of the pot and heat oil to 350 F. After at least 30 minutes, remove dough from freezer. Generously dust your work surface with flour. Peel the top layer of parchment off the dough. (It's ok if some of it sticks-just be gentle and persistent!) Flip the baking sheet with dough onto the floured surface, so the bottom piece of parchment is now on top. Remove this layer of parchment and use a pastry brush to brush excess flour off dough.
  • Cut donuts: Working quickly, use two sizes of ring cutters to make the donut shapes. Flouring the cutters well and often to prevent sticking, stamp out as many 2.75-inch circles as possible; then use the 1-inch cutter for the holes. The dough scraps can be gathered together, re-rolled and cut for more donuts.
  • Fry the donuts: Carefully lift the dough rings with a spatula and slide them into the oil, about 4 at a time, depending on the size of your pot. After about 1 minute, the edges will begin to brown; flip the donuts and fry for another minute, then flip again and fry until golden brown and delightfully puffy, another 30 seconds. (Total frying time for each donut will be about 2½ minutes.) Transfer donuts to a rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat with remaining donuts and donut holes. (Donut holes take 60 to 90 seconds and tend to flip themselves.)
  • Glaze the donuts: Warm up the chocolate glaze in a double boiler and stir until smooth. Hold the bottom of the donut with your fingertips and submerge the top in warm glaze, a little more than halfway. Lift the donut from the glaze, then transfer to a wire rack, glazed side up, allowing the excess glaze to cascade down the sides. Allow glaze to set completely before serving, 10-15 minutes. After the donuts are cool, store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE OR FROSTING



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This is very quick to prepare and can be used immediately after making as a glaze to drizzle on your cake or dessert. You can let it sit a few minutes and it will thicken up into a delicious and creamy frosting. Or add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it even more. I have no idea of the number of servings because it would depend on what you were using it for. So I just stuck a number in because I had to put something there. But I would probably double it for a two layer cake. But for a glaze over a cake or dessert this would probably be plenty.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons warm water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt your butter.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Stir until well mixed and smooth.
  • Add more water if you want it thinner at this point.
  • If using as icing and you think it's too thick just let it sit for a few minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 25.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.7, Protein 0.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the glaze will taste. Use a dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Chop the chocolate finely: This will help it melt more evenly and smoothly.
  • Use unsalted butter: This will prevent the glaze from being too salty.
  • Bring the butter and cream to a simmer over medium heat: Do not boil, as this can cause the mixture to separate.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and add the chocolate: Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before using: This will help it to thicken and set properly.
  • If the glaze is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or cream.
  • If the glaze is too thin, you can thicken it up by simmering it over low heat for a few minutes.

Conclusion:

Homemade dark chocolate glaze is a delicious and versatile topping for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a glaze that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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