Shiny Chocolate Glaze

Shiny Chocolate Glaze is a preparation used as the perfect complement to many desserts. It is a delicious blend of dark chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, and cream that gives a spectacular shine to any sweet it is applied to.

The history of this glaze dates back to the time of the Spanish conquest of America, who brought cacao back to Europe and began to experiment with this ingredient. Since then, chocolate has become a very popular product worldwide and is used in a variety of recipes.

The shiny chocolate glaze is a delicious preparation that will add a special touch to any dessert you choose. Dare to prepare it at home and surprise your friends and family with your culinary skills!

How to make the recipe Shiny Chocolate Glaze

1. First, chop the chocolate and put it in a heat-resistant container
2. Then, add the butter and powdered sugar to the container with the chocolate. Also, incorporate the 2 tablespoons of water, which is the ultimate trick for the glaze to flow over the cake and be quite smooth and shiny.
3. Put the container in a water bath to melt all the chocolate and butter together. Do this by placing the container with the ingredients over a pan with boiling water without it touching the water. Stir constantly until everything melts.
4. Once all the chocolate and butter are melted, remove the container from the water bath and let it cool for a few minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it begins to boil.
6. Once the cream is hot, add it to the container with the melted chocolate. Mix well until everything is integrated.
7. When the mixture is ready, we let it cool for a few minutes before using it.
8. Finally, to use the chocolate glaze: Prepare your cake or sponge cake or the dessert on which you are going to pour it in advance and let it cool completely on a rack, which in turn should be on a tray, to prevent the chocolate from overflowing.
9. Then, pour the chocolate glaze directly on the surface of the cake or sponge cake, making sure to cover all edges and crevices. If necessary, you can use a spoon to make sure the edges are also covered. The sight of the glaze falling from the saucepan and sliding over the cake is fascinating, but it's important to pay attention and correct any irregularities before the glaze solidifies.
10. Once you have applied the glaze, let the cake or sponge cake cool for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate it if you want it to be fresh. When it's completely cooled, you'll be able to see how the glaze has solidified and created a shiny and homogeneous surface. The cut of the cake or sponge cake will be spectacular and delicious, like the famous chocolate glaze of the Sacher Torte.

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