Best 8 Homemade Dark Chocolate Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite world of chocolate with our exploration of the ultimate homemade dark chocolate glaze recipe. Get ready to transform ordinary desserts into extraordinary culinary masterpieces with this rich, decadent, and velvety smooth glaze. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating the perfect dark chocolate glaze that will elevate your cakes, pastries, and other desserts to tantalizing new heights.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This deep, dark, satiny frosting (thanks to the addition of melted semisweet chocolate) is a favorite of our food editors, since it has just the right consistency for spreading or piping into beautiful swirls. It also has a wonderful sheen. Use it to decorate our Candied Hazelnut Cupcakes or Easy Chocolate Cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
Pinch of kosher salt
1 pound best-quality semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Combine cocoa and the boiling water, stirring until cocoa has dissolved. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Add melted and cooled chocolate, beating until combined and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in the cocoa mixture. If not using immediately, frosting can be refrigerated up to 5 days, or frozen up to 1 month, in an airtight container. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth again.

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

HARD CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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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

½ cup unsalted butter
10 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

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

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.

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.

HOMEMADE DARK CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Delicious, smooth, and with no - if you can believe it - added sugar. Just 3 ingredients create a perfect chocolate glaze for cakes, quick breads, or ice cream.

Provided by StunnaShades

Categories     Chocolate Frosting

Time 11m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces semisweet dark chocolate, roughly chopped
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently with a silicone spatula, about 1 minute. Add chocolate; stir constantly until it starts to melt, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in milk; stir until incorporated and chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

HOMEMADE DARK CHOCOLATE GLAZE



Homemade Dark Chocolate Glaze image

Delicious, smooth, and with no - if you can believe it - added sugar. Just 3 ingredients create a perfect chocolate glaze for cakes, quick breads, or ice cream.

Provided by StunnaShades

Categories     Chocolate Frosting

Time 11m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces semisweet dark chocolate, roughly chopped
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently with a silicone spatula, about 1 minute. Add chocolate; stir constantly until it starts to melt, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in milk; stir until incorporated and chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly impact the flavor of your glaze. Look for chocolate that contains at least 70% cacao.
  • Don't overheat the chocolate: Overheating the chocolate can cause it to seize and become grainy. Heat the chocolate gently over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add liquid slowly: When adding liquid to the chocolate, do so gradually. This will help to prevent the glaze from becoming too thin or watery.
  • Use a double boiler: A double boiler is the best way to melt chocolate. This method helps to prevent the chocolate from overheating and seizing.
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before using: Allow the glaze to cool slightly before using it. This will help to prevent the glaze from running off the food.

Conclusion:

Dark chocolate glaze is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can create a perfect dark chocolate glaze that will impress your friends and family.

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