Chocolate Glaze Recipe

Chocolate glaze is a rich and tasty topping that used to make any cakes or dessert extra special, just like chocolate icing. While you can easily buy it from stores, homemade glaze always tastes better and feels more fresh. The good thing is that you only need a few simple ingredients to make it at home. In this post, you'll learn how to make smooth and delicious fudgy chocolate glaze step by step. 

Chocolate Glaze Recipe

Yesterday I made a steamed chocolate cake recipe, after making that, i thought of making a quick glaze to pour over it. So I made this easy yet chocolaty glaze. it was so simple turned out to be so fudgy.

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This glaze is a pourable one than a spreadable. But once you pour it over cakes or cupcakes or cookies, it sets over them like a crackable chocolate. But still taste fudgy and chocolaty when you bite into them. I have more simple chocolate icing recipe.

About Chocolate Glaze Recipe

Chocolate glaze is a simple way to make any dessert taste richer and more special. This smooth and glossy glaze is made using basic ingredients like icing sugar, butter and cocoa powder.

This glaze is so easy and practical. It is a no fail recipe as well. All you need is combine, regular sugar with water and butter in a sauce pan to melt together. The pour the melted liquid into icing sugar and cocoa.

I used a whisk to mix this whole thing until creamy and glossy. Because of the butter and regular sugar, your glaze will have a sheen to it. If you are making a huge batch you can use an electric beater to mix. And I found that sifting the icing sugar and cocoa helps removing any lump.

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There are times when you don't have fancy ingredients at home and this easy recipe is very helpful in those days. It doesn't need cream, chocolate chips or electric beater, yet still gives a rich chocolate flavour with a soft and smooth texture.

This glaze comes together quickly in just a few minutes, which makes it ideal for decorating your baked goods. Its soft and smooth texture will easily spread on cakes, cupcakes, brownies, ice cream, cookies and give a beautiful glossy finish.

Ingredients

• Unsalted soft butter : Make sure to use unsalted butter as it keeps the sweetness balanced and enhances the flavour. 
• Icing sugar / Confectioners sugar : This sugar gives the icing a smooth and lump-free texture.
• Cocoa powder : Use good quality unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder. 
• Water : Water helps to achieve the right consistency for spreading. 
• Sugar : Sugar adds extra sweetness and helps balance the bitterness of cocoa powder. 

Step by Step Pictures

1)First we are going to make the liquid ingredients. Take sugar, butter in a sauce pan.

2)Add in water. This will help the sugar to melt evenly.

3)Heat on low heat till it is all melted. Don't let it boil over. Mix well and take it off the heat. Set aside for a minute.

4)Now take icing sugar and cocoa in a bowl.

5)Mix well using a whisk until it is evenly combined.

6)Pour in the melted sugar butter mix into the icing sugar and cocoa and whisk well.

7)It will get thick and creamy. If it looks too thick, add little hot water. Mix well.

8)See, It looks runny at this point like this. It will get thicker as it cools. Set aside to cool.

9)This is after it has cooled a bit. It is much thicker now.

10)This is after it has cooled completely. More thick.

11)You can use this for cakes, cupcakes, brownies and more.

Expert Tips

• Before mixing, sift the cocoa powder and icing sugar to remove any lumps. 
• Make sure to use icing sugar or powdered sugar, as it dissolves quickly and gives the icing the correct consistency. 
• Using butter gives the sheen to the glaze. You can use oil instead of butter as well.

Storage and Serving

Store the leftover chocolate glaze in an airtight container in the fridge. It will become thick when chilled, so add a spoon of warm water slightly or bring it to room temperature before using.

This fudgy chocolate glaze can be used in many ways. You can pour it over cakes for a shiny glaze, spread it on cakes, cupcakes, brownies, ice cream, cookies.

FAQ 

Q. Difference between chocolate glaze and chocolate ganache ? 

Chocolate glaze is lighter, sweeter and made without cream and chocolate, which makes it easy to make and spread on desserts. Chocolate ganache is made with chocolate and cream and tastes extra richer and silkier. It can be used as a glaze, filling or thick frosting depending upon usage. 

Q. Can I make the glaze in advance ? 

Yes, you can prepare the icing ahead of time and store it until needed. Make sure to cover it properly and bring it back to room temperature for correct spreadable consistency. 

Q. Why is my icing not smooth ? 

This usually happens when the dry ingredients are not mixed properly. Always sift the cocoa powder and sugar and whisk well to get a smooth, lump-free texture. 

Q. Why is my glaze too thin or too thick ? 

If the glaze is too thin, it may still be warm. So, allow it to cool as it will thicken over time. If it becomes too thick after cooling, add a few drops of warm water and mix again to adjust the consistency.

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