Description
This rich and glossy chocolate glaze is the perfect finishing touch for your bundt cake. It’s easy to make and elevates any cake from simple to stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave), melt the chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Remove the bowl from the heat.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is just beginning to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour the hot cream mixture into the melted chocolate.
- Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring over your bundt cake.
Notes
- For a thinner glaze, add a tablespoon or two of milk or cream.
- For a richer glaze, use dark chocolate chips.
- If the glaze becomes too thick, you can reheat it gently.
- This glaze is also delicious on cupcakes or other cakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop/Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g