Description
This homemade chocolate sauce is a rich and luscious topping perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or desserts. Made with dark brown sugar, unsalted butter, Dutch processed cocoa, and a touch of vanilla, it’s easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and yields about 20 servings of silky smooth sauce.
Ingredients
Chocolate Sauce Ingredients
- 260 g dark brown sugar (1 ¼ cups packed)
- 85 g unsalted butter (3 oz / ¾ stick)
- ⅓ cup water
- 47 g Dutch processed cocoa (½ cup)
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt sugar, butter, and water: In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, melt together the dark brown sugar, unsalted butter, and water, stirring to create a smooth mixture.
- Add cocoa and salt: Add the Dutch processed cocoa and flaky sea salt, then gently whisk until fully combined and smooth.
- Heat until bubbling: Stir frequently and continue heating the mixture. As soon as you notice the first bubble appearing on the surface, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat to prevent burning.
- Add vanilla extract: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the sauce with a rich, aromatic flavor.
- Cool and store: Pour the finished chocolate sauce into a jar and let it cool until ready to use. For best results, heat just until warm before serving.
- Enjoy and rate: Serve as desired and please consider leaving a comment and rating to share your feedback.
Notes
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; reheat gently before serving.
- To adjust thickness, reduce the water slightly for a thicker sauce or add a bit more for a thinner consistency.
- Use good quality Dutch processed cocoa for the richest flavor and smooth texture.
- The pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor—don’t skip it.
- Warm the sauce gently before serving to restore its pourable texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
