Dark Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this decadent dark chocolate sauce, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, frozen yogurt, fresh berries, or your favorite dessert! This recipe has been perfected for the ultimate rich and smooth chocolate experience. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 286.6 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Sauce

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How to Make Dark Chocolate Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 cup water until smooth.
  3. Add 5 tablespoons (70g) of unsalted butter.
  4. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
  5. Continue to whisk vigorously and boil for exactly 1 minute.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  7. Serve immediately over your favorite dessert or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

134g

Fat

47g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dark Chocolate Sauce?

Dark Chocolate Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dark Chocolate Sauce?

Dark Chocolate Sauce has approximately 286.6 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dark Chocolate Sauce?

The key ingredients for Dark Chocolate Sauce are Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Dark Cocoa, Salt, Water, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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