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Satiny Chocolate Glaze

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"A glossy chocolate glaze to drizzle over a Bundt cake. It's also great on cookies and doughnuts." — Ginger

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Original recipe makes 1 cup Change Servings

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

In a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water, combine chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, then add vanilla.
Spread warm glaze over top of cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 8 mins
READY IN 18 mins

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Great on a chocolate zucchini cake baked in a bundt. I made the glaze in the microwave using a pyrex glass measuring cup, at 45 seconds for the chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup, stirring until smooth then adding the vanilla. Tip: spray the measuring spoon with non-stick spray before measuring the corn syrup and it will slide right out.

—SOPHIESTWIN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 27, 2011

I am torn on reviewing this recipe. The flavor I would give 4 stars but the texture would be a 2. I am a baker and thought I would try this on my chocolate cake that I sell. I made this 4 times before rating this recipe. Satiny should not be the name of this recipe. It is grainy and hardens more than I would expect. I know that oer cooking choc will cause it to have this effect but that is not the case I would recommend doubling the corn syrup. Great flavor just does not make for a smooth "satiny" glaze.

—Shannon A.

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1,286 Ratings

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Jan 28, 2007

DO NOT USE A STOVE! Microwave 45 seconds, stir, microwave 45 seconds, stir. If needed, microwave in 15 second intervals, stir. EASY, EASY, EASY. Use it while it is warm!

—Nat

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Mar 22, 2004

I didn't have corn syrup so I substituted it with honey. I also didn't have a double boiler so I used a ceramic bowl in a saucepan of boiling water instead, and it still worked great! Easy and simple for amateurs like me!

—amateurbaker

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Oct 30, 2007

In a word, excellent. This will be in my permanent recipe file and will be used over and over.

—naples34102

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Jul 24, 2006

This recipe is great! I doubled the ingredients, tossed into a 4 cup glass measuring cup, microwaved for 30 seconds and stirred. It took about three rounds in the microwave before being smooth. The glaze hardens to a nice consistency. Thanks!!!!

—Kelly58

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Jan 25, 2004

Excellent texture and excellent flavor. I had the impression this would be a thin glossy liquid type glaze, but its more along the lines of a frosting. BUT STILL VERY GOOD! Thanks Ginger.

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Oct 22, 2006

This is one of my favorite recipes from this site. It is super easy and so versatile - I've used it on cakes (a boxed cake mix made in a bundt pan and this make a great, pretty, quick treat), doughnuts, ice cream, brownies, eclairs, cream puffs, garnish for chocolate dipped strawberries (using white chips instead of semisweets), and even cookies. This is super!

—CHRISTYDAWNE

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Nutrition

Calories
243 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
23.9 g
8%

Cholesterol
23 mg
8%

Fat
18.1 g
28%

Fiber
1.9 g
7%

Protein
1.4 g
3%

Sodium
68 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Satiny Chocolate Glaze

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 243
Calories from Fat: 163

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.1g 28 %
Saturated Fat 11.1g 55 %
Cholesterol 23mg 8 %
Sodium 68mg 3 %
Potassium 118mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.9g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7 %
Protein 1.4g 3 %
Sugars 18.6g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 2 %

* 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.