Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring them out.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine granulated sugar and cocoa powder, stirring until well mixed.
- Add the unsalted butter in chunks and allow it to melt into the mixture.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Serve warm over your favorite desserts.
Notes
- For an intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly for a thicker consistency before serving.
- Experiment with flavors by adding a pinch of sea salt or espresso powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg