Homemade Chocolate Sauce
A straightforward chocolate sauce that is easy to make and endlessly versatile, perfect for drizzling over pancakes, enhancing desserts, and layering in cakes.
This dairy-free recipe offers a smooth and silky texture, making it ideal for those observing dietary restrictions. It can be refrigerated for extended storage, ready to use whenever needed.
For a low-calorie version, substitute the sugar with your preferred sweetener.
Ingredients
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Cacao powder
40 g
I used 40% dark cocoa
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Step by step
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 2
Once boiling, add the cocoa powder, whisking constantly until smooth.
Step 3
Allow it to simmer for another minute, then remove from heat.
Stir well and let it cool.
Step 4
The cooler it gets, the thicker it becomes, yet it maintains a sauce-like consistency.
If using as a cake syrup, dilute with a little warm water or brewed coffee—not exceeding 100ml.
Step 5
And it's done! Quick, inexpensive, and delicious.
Perfect for storing in the fridge, ready for when you need chocolate sauce on ice cream or pancakes.
Enjoy!
Quantity:
500 g
Prep time:
30 min
Difficulty:
easy
Ready in:
10 min
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