Chocolate Sauce

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass jar of glossy dark chocolate sauce with a spoon lifting a ribbon of it, beside an iced mocha with chocolate dri

A glossy, pourable mocha sauce made with cocoa and semisweet chocolate, no cream needed: stir it into lattes and cold brew or drizzle it inside the glass and over whipped cream.

Prep 5 min

Cook 8 min

Total 13 min

Servings 14

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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¾ cup (180.0 ml)water
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
¼ cup (60.0 ml)light corn syrup
¾ cup (63.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt
2.0 oz (57.0 g)semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
2.0 tsp (10.0 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Whisk the water, sugar, corn syrup, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan until smooth.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
Simmer for 2 minutes, whisking, until glossy and slightly thickened.
Remove from the heat, add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
Stir in the vanilla and cool for 10 minutes before using; it thickens as it cools.

Tips

Corn syrup keeps the sauce glossy and stops it from crystallizing in the fridge.
Drizzle it down the inside of the glass before adding ice and coffee for a café-style mocha.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate sauce?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 3/4 cups (14 servings).

How should I store chocolate sauce?

Refrigerate in an airtight jar or squeeze bottle for up to 1 month. Warm briefly if it gets too thick.

Can I make chocolate sauce ahead?

Make it up to 1 month ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (10 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A glossy, pourable mocha sauce made with cocoa and semisweet chocolate, no cream needed: stir it into lattes and cold brew or drizzle it inside the glass and over whipped cream.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 14 servings this recipe makes.

90 Calories / serving

1.9g Fat

20.5g Carbs

1.1g Protein

14.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (14 servings): ~1260 cal · 27g fat · 287g carbs · 15g protein · 209g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 90 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 17 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 12 min·0.6 mi·~1200 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 13 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 15 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 21 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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