Chocolate Water Glaze Recipe

Elevate your cakes with this luxuriously rich and glossy chocolate water glaze! Inspired by Susan G. Purdy's "The Perfect Cake," this fudge-like glaze is the perfect complement to banana cake (or any cake!), adding a decadent touch that offsets sweetness beautifully. This easy recipe creates a stunning, professional-looking finish that holds up even in hot weather. Perfect for freezing, this glaze is a must-try for bakers of all levels. Makes enough for a 9-inch, 2-3 layer cake.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 106.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Water Glaze

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How to Make Chocolate Water Glaze

  1. **Melt the Chocolate:** Use either the double boiler method (melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water) or the microwave method (melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth).
  2. **Whisk in Hot Water:** Once the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, immediately whisk in the hot water all at once. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is satiny smooth and resembles softly whipped cream.
  3. **Adjust Consistency (Optional):** If you prefer a thinner glaze, whisk in an additional tablespoon of hot water.
  4. **Glaze the Cake:** Gently tilt the cake to allow the glaze to flow evenly. Use a spatula to spread the glaze for an even coating.
  5. **Set the Glaze:** Let the glaze set at room temperature. If the weather is warm, refrigerate the cake to speed up the setting process. Note that the gloss may temporarily disappear in hot weather but will return once the cake reaches room temperature.
  6. **Handle with Care:** Be mindful of fingerprints—they will show on the glossy glaze!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

34g

Carbs

2g

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