Chocolate Glaze for Cakes That Hardens
Transform your baked creations with this irresistible chocolate glaze for cakes that hardens into a glossy, firm finish. Perfect for adding a professional touch to your homemade desserts, this quick and easy recipe requires just four simple ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, and a hint of vanilla extract. Using a double boiler ensures a smooth, lump-free glaze, while the light corn syrup contributes a beautiful sheen. In just 10 minutes, you can create a rich, velvety topping that effortlessly drapes over your cake and sets to a flawless finish. Whether you’re adorning a luscious bundt cake or a simple loaf, this hardening chocolate glaze is your go-to for an elegant, bakery-quality look and decadent flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water to create a double boiler. Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
Step 2
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup to the bowl.
Step 3
Stir the mixture constantly with a heatproof spatula or whisk until the chocolate and butter have completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the bowl from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Allow the glaze to cool for about 2 minutes. It should still be pourable but not too hot to handle.
Step 6
Pour the glaze directly over your cooled cake, starting in the center and letting it flow naturally over the sides. Use an offset spatula to help spread the glaze if needed.
Step 7
Leave the glaze undisturbed at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. It will harden into a shiny, firm coating.
Step 8
For faster results, you can place the glazed cake in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to speed up the hardening process.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (240.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1118.0 |
| Total Fat 69.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 42.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 142.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 119.3g | |
| Protein 11.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 6.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 15mg | 0% |
Source of Calories