Chocolate Glaze or Frosting

Transform your desserts into decadent masterpieces with this quick and easy Chocolate Glaze or Frosting recipe! Made with just six simple ingredients — including rich unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy unsalted butter, and a splash of fragrant vanilla extract — this versatile recipe is your go-to solution for adding a luscious chocolate finish to cakes, cupcakes, or pastries. It’s ready in under 15 minutes and offers the perfect balance of sweetness and deep chocolate flavor. Whether you prefer a glossy drizzle or a whipped, spreadable texture, this chocolate frosting recipe adapts to your needs effortlessly. Treat your sweet tooth to a homemade chocolate glaze that’s as impressive as it is easy to make!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Whisk together to remove any lumps.

Step 2

Add the unsalted butter and milk to the dry mixture in the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth and thickened slightly. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 5

Allow the glaze or frosting to cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools.

Step 6

For a glaze, pour the mixture over your dessert while still warm. For a frosting texture, let it cool completely and beat it with a whisk or fork until light and spreadable.

Step 7

Apply to cakes, cupcakes, or pastries as desired. Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate glaze or frosting!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(628.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1971.2

Total Fat 83.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 132.0mg	0%
Sodium 637.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 392.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 85.7g	0%
Total Sugars 244.3g
Protein 51.0g	0%

Vitamin D 39.0IU	0%
Calcium 411.6mg	0%
Iron 38.2mg	0%
Potassium 3783.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 62.2%