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Simple Chocolate Glaze for a One Layer Cake

Updated: Jun 8, 2025 · Published: May 26, 2025 by Hannah Shepherd · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This chocolate glaze is smooth, delicious, and so easy to make. It reminds me of the glaze on a classic chocolate doughnut—rich but not too sweet, and just thick enough to drip nicely over the edges of the cake. It comes together in minutes and gives this simple yogurt cake a little extra something without much fuss. You'll love this glaze on a chocolate yogurt cake or any snacking cake!

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ingredients you'll need

  • 1 ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Cacao or Cocoa Powder
  • 1.5 Tablespoon Salted Butter
  • Small Pinch of Salt
  • 3 Tablespoons Hot Water

how to make this chocolate glaze

To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and hot water, then stir in the butter until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a bit more hot water—too runny, add a little extra powdered sugar. Look for a nice ribbon-like pour when you lift your whisk from the bowl.

decorating a cake with this chocolate glaze

Like I said, this glaze is so simple, it doesn’t need much to shine (literally). I topped mine with edible violas from my kitchen garden, but there are plenty of easy ways to make it your own. A pinch of fleur de sel turns it into a “salted chocolate” cake, or you can add sprinkles for a fun touch that’s sure to make kids—and the young at heart—smile at your table.

Easy Chocolate Glaze for a Single Layer Cake

Hannah Shepherd
This easy chocolate glaze is smooth, rich, and just sweet enough—like the glaze on a classic chocolate doughnut. It takes just minutes to make and adds the perfect finishing touch to any single layer cake, especially this chocolate version!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 1.5 Tablespoon Salted Butter
  • Small Pinch of Salt
  • 3 Tablespoons Hot Water

Instructions
 

  • To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and hot water, then stir in the butter until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a bit more hot water—too runny, add a little extra powdered sugar.
https://cakejoie.com/simple-chocolate-glaze-for-a-one-layer-cake/
May 26, 2025

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