Description
Indulge in this rich and velvety homemade chocolate sauce, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit. Quick to make and customizable, it's a treat that elevates any dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add Water: Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Heat the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously as the mixture heats, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Thicken: Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool and Serve: Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a container. Serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of unsalted butter after removing the sauce from heat.
- If you want a spicier kick, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or cinnamon to the mix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 1g