Chocolate Glaze
Shiny, rich, and versatile, this chocolate glaze is so simple to make, you'll be tempted to cover everything in it.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons boiling hot water
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the cocoa powder and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer and allow it to thicken for a few minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. The mixture will be very thick and powdery.
- SLOWLY add a tablespoon of boiling water and stir to combine. Continue whisking and adding water just a tablespoon or so at a time, until the glaze is as thick and smooth as you like.