Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate The Best Chocolate Glaze 4.7 (100) 92 Reviews 35 Photos This chocolate glaze for cake is rich, decadent, and oh so easy! I use this glaze on brownies, Bundt cakes, ice cream, or whatever needs a little chocolate. Submitted by Mary Taylor Dantzler Updated on May 9, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 35 35 35 35 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 3/4 cup Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 6 tablespoons cocoa powder 5 tablespoons butter 1 cup confectioners' sugar ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons hot water, divided Directions Melt cocoa and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thick and smooth. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 90 Calories 5g Fat 12g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 90 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Sodium 35mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 10g Protein 1g 1% Calcium 5mg 0% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 43mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.