Chocolate Sauce

How to make Chocolate Sauce Recipe - Whether you are making a mocha or a hot chocolate, a homemade chocolate sauce is best. A dash of salt will counteract the bitterness of the cocoa powder and make the chocolate flavor more pronounced.

Makes 9fl oz (250ml)

GINGERBREAD BUTTER:
Mix 2 tablespoons of soft, lightly salted butter with 3 1⁄2oz (100g) brown sugar, 1⁄4 teaspoon each of ground allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and 2 teaspoons of rum essence in a bowl. Use as a topping on coffees.


Method:
1 In a medium saucepan, mix 4 1⁄2 oz (125g) cocoa powder, 5 1⁄2 oz (150g) sugar, and pinch of salt, if desired together.

2 Add 9fl oz (250ml) water and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking continuously. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes while stirring.

3 Remove from the heat and mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring.

4 Cool and transfer to a sterilized, airtight jar or bottle, and store in the fridge. It will keep for approximately two to three weeks.