Best 14 Chocolate Glaze For Cake Recipes

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Chocolate glaze is a sweet, shiny coating made from chocolate, butter, and other ingredients. It is a popular choice for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Whether you are a novice baker or a seasoned pro, creating the ideal chocolate glaze can elevate your dessert to the next level. With careful attention to detail and the right ingredients, you can achieve a rich, decadent glaze that will impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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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

EASY CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE GLAZE



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Simple to make with only three ingredients with a variety of uses. Great to use over Bundt cake because it sets up nicely. The extra sauce may be refrigerated and reheated to serve over ice cream or your favorite dessert. I came up with this once when I didn't have any confectioner's sugar to make a glaze for a Bundt cake.

Provided by TUNISIANSWIFE

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not allow it to bubble. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Cool slightly before drizzling over a cake. If you want to make this ahead, it can be cooled and reheated in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 43.1 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



Chocolate Glaze image

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.

CHOCOLATE-GLAZED POUND CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Microwave 6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate with 1 stick cut-up butter and 1 tablespoon honey on 75 percent power until melted, about 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Place a loaf of pound cake on a rack and drizzle with the glaze.

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

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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This thin chocolate glaze is the perfect icing for a quick cake, doughnut, or dessert topping. The icing firms up to make a glossy finish.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Ingredient     Cake

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat and stir until melted. (Be careful not to overheat the chocolate as it could seize.) Alternatively, put the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on medium for about 1 minute. Stir and continue to heat for about 15 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals, until the chocolate and butter are melted and smooth.
  • Sift the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl.
  • Stir the sifted confectioners' sugar into the melted butter and chocolate. Beat the mixture, adding small amounts of boiling water until thinned as desired. If you happen to find it too thin, add a little more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more hot water.
  • Slowly drizzle the chocolate glaze from the pot or bowl over your cooled, finish baked good. If desired, use a spatula to evenly distribute. How long the glaze will take to harden will depend on both the temperature of the glaze and the room. Once cool, it will harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 16 servings (1 jar), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield About 1 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 ounces, high quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Scald the cream. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and gently stir to melt all the chocolate. This can be made up to 3 days before and reheated slightly for use. The glaze should drizzled over the puffs when its room temperature, or slightly warm, but still liquid. If the glaze is hot, it will drip too much.;

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

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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When you have a chocolate glaze recipe that's as versatile and simple as this one is, it's easy to rely on it time and again. It's so quick to prepare that you can wait until the last minute to mix it up. Or you can make it ahead and reheat it to a pourable consistency when you need it. This makes a hefty amount, so if you don't use all of it, just store the leftovers in a sealed container and refrigerate until needed.

Provided by Ken Haedrich

Categories     Dessert     Chocolate     Sauce     Condiment/Spread     Milk/Cream     Coffee

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon powdered instant espresso or coffee
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Bring the cream to a near boil in a small saucepan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla or espresso powder. Immediately add the chocolate chips. Tilt the pan this way and that so the hot cream runs over them. Set the pan aside for 5 minutes, then stir the mixture briefly to start smoothing it out.
  • Let the mixture rest for another 2 to 3 minutes, then whisk briefly, until smooth. The glaze will be a little runny at first, perfect for drizzling on pound cakes and Bundt-type cakes. If you want slightly thicker coverage, such as on a cheesecake or sheet cake, you can let the glaze cool slightly before spreading it. If the sauce cools and starts to thicken and you need to rewarm it to thin it out, heat it very gently in a saucepan. You can also reheat it in a microwavable container, but proceed carefully so you don't burn the chocolate-microwave for no more than 15 seconds at a time, stirring between each round.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE FOR CAKES (THAT HARDENS)



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This must be put onto a cold cake that has chilled from the refrigerator or it will not harden, this works wonderful for a bundt or tube cake, it may also be used for an ice cream cake --- this glaze firms up but does not turn rock hard

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 2m

Yield 1 cup (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening or 1/4 cup margarine
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Make certain that the cake has been chilled in the fridge before starting the glaze.
  • In a 4-cup pyrex bowl or measuring cup or a microwave-safe bowl combine all ingredients.
  • Microwave on HIGH for about 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, removing once to stir.
  • Allow to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to allow to thicken enough so that it will not run off the cake (test out the consistency by drizzling a small amount over the top of the cake).
  • Drizzle over top of the cold cake, then refrigerate (the glaze will harden even more when refrigerated).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1444, Fat 101.7, SaturatedFat 42.6, Sodium 60.1, Carbohydrate 156.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 109.2, Protein 7.1

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

GLAZED CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is an elegant and rich-tasting cake, but it is actually simple to prepare. Delicate curls of semisweet chocolate dress up the whipped cream for the ultimate garnish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for whipped cream (optional)
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
Chocolate Ganache Glaze
1 cup heavy cream (optional)
Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch-round cake pan; line bottom with a round of waxed or parchment paper. Butter paper; dust bottom and sides of pan with cocoa, tapping out excess.
  • Sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the sour cream and beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan. Tap pan firmly on countertop once to eliminate large air bubbles. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely (bottom-side up). Set rack with cake over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour glaze over cake, letting it run over sides; spread gently with an offset spatula or table knife to coat. Let set, about 30 minutes.
  • If desired, whip cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Serve cake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

CHOCOLATE GLAZED CHOCOLATE CAKE



Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Cake image

Thank goodness it isn't a dream! Chocolate in four forms, including Betty Crocker® cake mix, makes this dessert extra chocolaty-and extra delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup chocolate milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 package (4-serving size) chocolate fudge instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease and lightly flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, chocolate milk, butter, eggs, sour cream and dry pudding mix with spoon until well blended (batter will be very thick). Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 56 to 64 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes in pan. Turn pan upside down onto cooling rack or heatproof serving plate; remove pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Drizzle over cake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE GLAZE



Semi-Sweet Chocolate Glaze image

Ice cream. Pound cake. Strawberries. Is there anything that wouldn't taste yummier with a drizzle of this easy-to-make chocolate glaze?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup or 6 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate, water and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 30 sec.
  • Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Add sugar and vanilla; stir until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate glaze, use dark chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or higher).
  • To make the glaze thinner, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • To make the glaze thicker, simmer it for a longer period of time or add a little bit of cornstarch.
  • If you want a shiny glaze, brush the cake with a little bit of simple syrup before pouring on the glaze.
  • To create a marbled effect, swirl different colors of glaze together before pouring it onto the cake.
  • For a professional-looking finish, use a piping bag to apply the glaze to the cake.

Conclusion:

Chocolate glaze is a delicious and versatile way to add richness and flavor to your cakes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a beautiful and professional-looking glaze that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're baking a cake, don't forget to try one of these chocolate glaze recipes!

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