Chocolate glaze or frosting is a sweet, rich coating that adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dessert. It is made from a combination of chocolate, butter, cream, and sugar, and can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods. Chocolate glaze or frosting is relatively simple to make, but there are a few key tips that can help you achieve the perfect consistency and flavor.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SATINY CHOCOLATE GLAZE
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
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
CHOCOLATE GLAZE OR FROSTING
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
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
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
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 DOUGHNUT GLAZE
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 41m
Yield enough glaze for 20 to 25 doughnuts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine butter, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla in medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Decrease the heat to low, add the chocolate, and whisk until melted. Turn off heat, add the powdered sugar, and whisk until smooth. Place the mixture over a bowl of warm water and dip the doughnuts immediately. Allow glaze to set for 30 minutes before serving.
THE BEST CHOCOLATE GLAZE
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
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 WATER GLAZE
Found this recipe in 'The Perfect Cake' by Susan G. Purdy. I used it on RhondaJ's BEST EVER Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (#67256), instead of the cream cheese frosting. It pairs wonderfully with the banana cake. Very rich, and it offsets the sweetness of the cake. This glaze sets with a fine gloss and holds up well in hot weather. The consistency is rather fudge-like - creamy and smooth. You must whisk in enough water in the beginning (all at once) to prevent chocolate from seizing. Cakes coated with this glaze can be frozen. This recipe makes enough to glaze one 9-inch 2 or 3 layer cake.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Double Boiler Method: Melt chocolate in a pan set over hot (not boiling) water.
- Stir until smooth.
- Microwave Method: Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave at LOW or MED for 30 sec.
- Remove and stir.
- If not completely melted, continue microwaving.
- Stir until smooth.
- Once chocolate is completely melted and smooth, whisk in the hot water all at once (not slowly or the chocolate may seize) until the mixture is satiny smooth.
- It will have consistency of softly whipped cream.
- If you wish the glaze to be thinner, whisk in another TB (or more) of hot water.
- Glaze the cake- tilt it to help glaze flow and/or use a spatula to spread.
- Let the glaze set.
- If the weather is too warm, refrigerate the cake to let glaze set.
- The gloss disappears in hot weather but returns at room temperature.
- Beware of fingerprints on the glaze; they show.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.7
CHOCOLATE GLAZE (THAT HARDENS WHEN COOL)
ISO: Chocolate Glaze that dries hard using cocoa and without... Saw this and found the answer. This would be good now with Valentine's Day is near. Try using it like those chocolate dips they have in ice cream shops; it hardens into a shell on the ice cream. Or use it to top your favorite cookie, cupcake, cheesecake, brownie, etc..
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine melted margarine or oil, cocoa, and hot water.
- Blend in confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
- Pour or spread on brownies or cake.
- Glaze will harden when cool.
HARD CHOCOLATE GLAZE
A chocolate glaze that sets up hard. Use it on cakes or brownies.
Provided by CCACHEF
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Combine chocolate with butter in the top of a double boiler, over simmering water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
FUDGY CHOCOLATE GLAZE
This rich, fudgy frosting is every chocolate lover's dream. Use it when making our Glazed Chocolate Cake or Chocolate Cupcakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for one 8-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Let cool until thick yet pourable, 2 to 3 minutes.
CHOCOLATE GLAZE
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.
GLOSSY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
The original recipe for this thick chocolate frosting was my grandmother's. I lightened it up, but it still has all of the original's taste. -Melissa Wentz, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, sugar substitute, cocoa and cornstarch. Add water and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cupcakes or cake while frosting is still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING IV
This is one of my favorite chocolate frosting recipes.
Provided by NELL 2
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa. Stir in water to make a paste. Add milk and butter. Cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Continue boiling for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and beat until cool enough to spread on cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 61.2 mg, Sugar 53.2 g
CHOCOLATE GLAZE
This delicious icing was originally published for use with our clementine cake, but it can complement all kinds of desserts. It's best made in a double boiler, but if you don't have one, other pans will do, as described here.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories sauces and gravies
Time 20m
Yield About 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat a pan of water until simmering. Place all ingredients, plus 5 teaspoons water, in a slightly smaller metal or glass mixing bowl and set over the pan. Stir gently with a spatula until nearly all the chocolate has melted, then remove bowl from heat and set aside to finish melting, stirring occasionally until perfectly smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes. The glaze is ready to pour when it is between 88 and 90 degrees.
- Pour glaze onto center of the cake's top and let it run down the sides. Gently tap the cooling rack up and down so the glaze coats the entire cake. Let set for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BOSTON CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE
Yellow cake mix and vanilla pudding mix help create this classic dessert in no time. A rich chocolate glaze provides a fast finishing touch. -Edwina Olson, Enid, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans., Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Cover and refrigerate. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a thick glaze; set aside., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with pudding. Top with the second cake layer. Spoon chocolate glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY CHOCOLATE GLAZE
Share this kitchen-tested recipe from the Betty Crocker Kitchens with someone you love.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate can be stirred smooth.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your glaze or frosting. Use a good-quality chocolate that has a high cocoa content (at least 60%).
- Temper your chocolate: Tempering your chocolate will help to stabilize it and make it less likely to seize. This process involves melting the chocolate slowly and then rapidly cooling it.
- Use a double boiler: A double boiler is a great way to melt chocolate without burning it. Fill the bottom pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Then place the chocolate in the top pot and stir until it is melted.
- Add flavorings: You can add a variety of flavorings to your glaze or frosting, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Use the right consistency: The consistency of your glaze or frosting will depend on how you plan to use it. If you are using it to drizzle over a cake, you will want a thin consistency. If you are using it to frost a cake, you will want a thicker consistency.
Conclusion:
Chocolate glaze and frosting are two delicious ways to add richness and flavor to your desserts. With a little practice, you can easily make your own chocolate glaze or frosting at home. Experiment with different recipes and flavorings to find the perfect combination for your next dessert.
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