Description
A rich and smooth chocolate glaze perfect for drizzling over cakes, cupcakes, and desserts. This quick and easy glaze uses powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract to create a luscious topping that enhances any sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted for a super smooth glaze)
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (sifted for a super smooth glaze)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk (or half and half)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift Ingredients: Sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl to remove lumps and ensure a smooth glaze.
- Mix Glaze: Slowly whisk in 3 tablespoons of milk and the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and pourable. If the glaze is too thick, add additional milk one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Use Immediately: Use the chocolate glaze right away for best results as it sets quickly.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, use less milk; for a thinner glaze, add more milk gradually.
- Using half and half instead of milk will result in a richer flavor.
- Sifting the powdered sugar and cocoa powder is essential to prevent lumps in the glaze.
- This glaze works beautifully on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even donuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate glaze, easy chocolate topping, no-cook glaze, cake glaze, dessert glaze
