Easy Homemade Chocolate Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Easy Homemade Chocolate Sauce
20 min.
6
184kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our Easy Homemade Chocolate Sauce, a delightful treat that's perfect for any dessert lover! This rich and velvety sauce is not only vegetarian but also incredibly simple to make, allowing you to whip it up in just 20 minutes. Imagine drizzling this luscious chocolate goodness over your favorite ice cream, pancakes, or even fresh fruit – the possibilities are endless!

With a creamy texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa flavor, this chocolate sauce is sure to impress family and friends alike. The combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and white sugar creates a deep, satisfying chocolate taste, while the addition of butter lends a luxurious richness. Plus, the hint of vanilla extract enhances the flavor, making every bite a true delight.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this sauce serves up to six people, making it an ideal choice for sharing. Not only is it a quick and easy recipe, but it also allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a homemade touch that store-bought sauces simply can't match. So gather your ingredients and get ready to elevate your desserts with this irresistible chocolate sauce!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 1.5 tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 1.3 cups milk 
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract to taste
  • 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place sugar, flour, and cocoa powder into a bowl.
  2. Whisk together to remove lumps.
  3. Heat milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients into the milk mixture a little at a time. Increase heat to medium-high until mixture comes to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, turn off heat.
  5. Whisk in a pinch of salt.
  6. Pour hot over ice cream or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories184kcal
Protein6.51%
Fat28.75%
Carbs64.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.85
Glycemic Load
19.39
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.1682609345602%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.65mg
Epicatechin
14.08mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:184.34kcal
9.22%
Fat:6.49g
9.99%
Saturated Fat:3.93g
24.53%
Carbohydrates:32.9g
10.97%
Net Carbohydrates:30.2g
10.98%
Sugar:27.57g
30.63%
Cholesterol:16.13mg
5.38%
Sodium:51.15mg
2.22%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Caffeine:16.48mg
5.49%
Protein:3.31g
6.61%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.58%
Copper:0.28mg
13.84%
Fiber:2.7g
10.81%
Phosphorus:107.11mg
10.71%
Magnesium:42.41mg
10.6%
Calcium:73.39mg
7.34%
Iron:1.1mg
6.09%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.08%
Potassium:189.3mg
5.41%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.78%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.71%
Selenium:2.82µg
4.03%
Vitamin A:198.97IU
3.98%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.73%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.27%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.21%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.03%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.62%
Folate:5.86µg
1.47%
Source:Allrecipes