Last Updated on May 6, 2022
Adding chocolate to your desserts can help them taste even more amazing than before. Chocolate drizzle is a simple and delicious way to add a touch of chocolate to your favorite sweet treats. This sensational chocolate drizzle recipe with cocoa powder is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Whether you are adding it to a cake, brownies, cookies, cheesecakes or anything you’d like, this chocolate drizzle is the perfect addition. It is simple to make and will taste so good you’ll want to eat all before adding it to your desserts.
What You Can Use Chocolate Drizzle For
The great thing about chocolate drizzle is it is easy to use, and you can use it on just about anything. Chocolate drizzle is often put on cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, brownies, pies, and donuts. It even works great for dipping or drizzling over fresh fruit.
Chocolate drizzle is often referred to as chocolate glaze. Though the recipes can vary, it is often made up of a few simple ingredients. Regardless of the ingredients, chocolate glaze is generally simple to make.
Using cocoa powder allows the glaze to achieve a perfect chocolate taste. However, chocolate glaze recipes may call for semisweet, unsweetened or dark chocolate.
Chocolate Drizzle Drip Cakes
One of the most popular dessert trends right now is chocolate drip cakes. Drip cakes consist of a frosted cake, that has chocolate dripped down the sides and covering the top. The chocolate drip creates a beautiful effect and adds a delightful touch of chocolate to the cake.
If you want to make your own drip cake, start off with a frosted cake. Allow the frosted cake to chill in the fridge for at least thirty minutes. Then, take your drizzle while it is still warm and go around the cake with a spoon, allowing the chocolate to drip down.
Once you have created drips all around the cake, at different lengths, you can use a spatula to make a smooth layer of chocolate on top. You can also use a plastic bottle to create the drips. It is best to use a turntable when decorating a drip cake, as this will make it easier to create the drip effect.
What You Will Need to Make This Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
Ingredients
To make this drizzle with cocoa powder recipe, you will need:
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- 3-4 tablespoons warm water
Equipment
To prepare this chocolate drizzle, you will need a:
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon or whisk
- Mesh strainer
Step by Step Instructions
Step One: Sift Powdered Sugar
Use a mesh strainer to sift powdered sugar into the large bowl, eliminating any lumps.
Step Two: Add Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the sifted cocoa powder and mix together.
Step Three: Add Butter or Margarine
Add the softened butter or margarine and stir the mix together.
Step Four: Add in the Water
Add in the warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the drizzle has reached your desired consistency. Pour or drizzle the chocolate over your desired dessert.
Adding chocolate drizzle not only tastes delicious but makes for some beautiful desserts. This chocolate drip cake is the perfect example of how elegant drizzle can make cakes look.
Tips and Tricks
In The Process
When making your glaze, you want it to be supple enough to cut with a knife with ease, but dense enough it will stay on your desserts. That’s why it is important to add only one tablespoon of water at a time, as it will allow you to achieve the proper consistency.
It is important to sift your powdered sugar prior to making the drizzle. Sifting allows for a smooth, lump-free powdered sugar that will ensure a smooth and rich drizzle.
Quick And Easy
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to drizzle chocolate, you can use a fork. Simply dip the fork in the warm chocolate, letting the excess drip off and drizzle the chocolate over your dessert. For a more controlled drizzle, you can put the warm chocolate glaze in a plastic bag and snip of the end, then use your hands to squeeze the chocolate out to create your desired drizzle pattern.
How To Store
Leftover glaze can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. You may store your desserts covered in glaze at room temperature for up to four days, covering to keep the dessert moist and fresh. You can freeze the chocolate for up to six months, however, the texture may change when you thaw it out.
You want to avoid keeping desserts decorated with drizzle out of the heat, as it will cause the chocolate to melt and drip. It is best to store dessert with drizzle covered at room temperature or in the fridge.
How To Use Your Drizzle
It is best to use the drizzle while it is still warm. This will allow it to set on your dessert after drizzling. If your drizzle thickens up before you use it, you can place it in the microwave for a few seconds and stir it. This will allow it to have a more workable texture.
Chocolate drizzle can be messy to work with, so it is a good idea to keep a wet paper towel nearby to wipe off your hands, so you don’t get chocolate everywhere. If you spill some chocolate, it is best to clean it up right away, otherwise, it will harden and be difficult to get off kitchen surfaces.
Sensational Chocolate Drizzle Recipe with Cocoa Powder
Equipment
- Mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine softened
- 3-4 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Step One: Sift Powdered Sugar
- Use a mesh strainer to sift powdered sugar into the large bowl, eliminating any lumps.
- Step Two: Add Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the sifted cocoa powder and mix together.
- Step Three: Add Butter or Margarine
- Add the softened butter or margarine and stir the mix together.
- Step Four: Add in the Water
- Add in the warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the drizzle has reached your desired consistency. Pour or drizzle the chocolate over your desired dessert.
- Adding chocolate drizzle not only tastes delicious but makes for some beautiful desserts. This chocolate drip cake is the perfect example of how elegant chocolate drizzle can make cakes look.
Notes
- When making your glaze, you want it to be supple enough to cut with a knife with ease, but dense enough it will stay on your desserts. That’s why it is important to add only one tablespoon of water at a time, as it will allow you to achieve the proper consistency.
- If you are looking for a quick and easy way to drizzle chocolate, you can use a fork. Simply dip the fork in the warm chocolate, letting the excess drip off and drizzle the chocolate over your dessert. For a more controlled drizzle, you can put the warm chocolate glaze in a plastic bag and snip of the end, then use your hands to squeeze the chocolate out to create your desired drizzle pattern.
- Leftover glaze can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. You may store your desserts covered in glaze at room temperature for up to four days, covering to keep the dessert moist and fresh. You can freeze the chocolate for up to six months, however, the texture may change when you thaw it out.
- You want to avoid keeping desserts decorated with chocolate drizzle out of the heat, as it will cause the chocolate to melt and drip. It is best to store dessert with chocolate drizzle covered at room temperature or in the fridge.
- It is important to sift your powdered sugar prior to making the chocolate drizzle. Sifting allows for a smooth, lump-free powdered sugar that will ensure a smooth and rich chocolate drizzle.
- It is best to use the drizzle while it is still warm. This will allow it to set on your dessert after drizzling. If your drizzle thickens up before you use it, you can place it in the microwave for a few seconds and stir it. This will allow it to have a more workable texture.
- Chocolate drizzle can be messy to work with, so it is a good idea to keep a wet paper towel nearby to wipe off your hands, so you don’t get chocolate everywhere. If you spill some chocolate, it is best to clean it up right away, otherwise, it will harden and be difficult to get off kitchen surfaces.
A Perfect Chocolate Addition
No matter what dessert you add it to, chocolate drizzle is the perfect addition. It is simple to make and is a delicious chocolate treat.
This chocolate drizzle made with cocoa powder is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. If you tried this drizzle, please share your experience making it.
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Karen is a passionate pastry chef who loves to create delicious baked goods. She has been in the culinary arts for over 10 years, honing her skills and perfecting her craft. Karen is known for her creativity and attention to detail, creating unique desserts that bring a smile to everyone’s face. She is always looking for ways to challenge herself and come up with new recipes that are both tasty and visually appealing. Karen loves to experiment with different flavors and textures, and she is committed to providing the highest quality of products to her customers.
