Chocolate Espresso Sauce a luscious silky chocolate sauce with the yumminess of espresso added!
We finally celebrated my husband’s birthday with his family; well, we were only about a month late!
For his birthday he requested one of his favorite desserts. Angel Food Cake. I thought it would be nice served with a sauce of some kind, so we weren’t eating plain cake. This Chocolate Espresso Sauce turned out to be just perfect! It’s easy, chocolaty, and super yummy. I also like it that it isn’t a cream-based sauce.
I served the Chocolate Espresso Sauce over Birthday Angel Food Cake, and it was delish! With the leftover sauce, I stirred it into some almonds and cashews, for a chocolate-nut treat that I ate while we watched some 80’s movie! It was super yummy both ways. It would also be great over ice cream, or a little drizzle over fruit or pie would be lovely as well.
And, if the use of corn syrup bothers you, remember that they do sell organic corn syrup
Organic Corn Syrup. This one has a nice light vanilla flavor.
With that, I bring you this easy and yummy Chocolate Espresso Sauce.
Chocolate Espresso Sauce Recipe
Chocolate Espresso Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped (60% cacao)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Combine espresso powder, water, and corn syrup in a small heavy saucepan, and bring it to a boil, stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, chocolate, and salt. Stir until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.
Recipe Notes
Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and kept chilled, covered. Warm over low heat or on low for a few seconds in the microwave before serving.
Makes about 3/4 cup of sauce, so I figured about 6 servings at 2 tablespoons each
Adapted from Epicurious
Robin Rue says
July 31, 2014 at 2:57 pmThat sounds so mouth watering. I would love to try this.
msculit Ria C says
July 31, 2014 at 3:36 pmOh la la! Looks so delectable and I am thinking of something to munch now after looking at the picture and the recipe. I can also imagine this Chocolate Espresso Sauce as a good topping for pancakes and waffles. 🙂
taranoland says
July 31, 2014 at 3:43 pmLooks very good Debi!!
Kim Mancuso says
July 31, 2014 at 4:11 pmThis sauce sounds fabulous! Would make a great drizzle on top of a nice mocha latte with whipped cream!
kungphoo says
July 31, 2014 at 7:01 pmWow this sounds delicious and not too bad for you!
Barbie's Beauty Bits says
July 31, 2014 at 7:24 pmFirst I love angle food cake it has been one of my favorites since I was a kid. This sauce sounds amazing, I have to make it sometime. Thanks for sharing!
maryellensrecipes says
July 31, 2014 at 7:29 pmThis looks really good Debi!
mamatomanyblessings says
July 31, 2014 at 7:41 pmYummy! Love coffee related goodies! Sounds like a nice treat!
Marion@Life Tastes Good says
July 31, 2014 at 8:23 pmI’ve been looking for a good chocolate sauce! Thanks for sharing!!
jenny at dapperhouse says
July 31, 2014 at 8:32 pmI wonder if I would be able to make something this fancy? I will use the Organic Wholesome sweetner fo baking. The Corn Syrup I have now is not organic, but this is important to me to use organic foods!
Jodie says
July 31, 2014 at 8:33 pmI’ll definitely have to try the angel food cake and the sauce!
Kisa Johnson says
July 31, 2014 at 9:24 pmLooks yummy! Do you think the sauce would work okay with coconut oil maybe? Instead of the olive oil?
Kisa Johnson says
July 31, 2014 at 9:27 pmOh my… I kept reading corn syrup as oil.. what even was I.. *Sigh* I am so sorry!
I think maybe I’d try a simple syrup with sugar and water instead of corn syrup. It’d probably work, right?
Sandra Shaffer says
July 31, 2014 at 9:58 pmChocolate with a hint of espresso really brings the depth of the sauce to another delicious level! So good that I wish I could dip my finger right through the screen into the bowl 🙂
occasionalcooker says
July 31, 2014 at 10:13 pmLooks delicious.
Rosey says
August 1, 2014 at 6:36 amThis is pretty tasty sounding. I’m thinking of so many different ways it could be deliciously used too!
Claudia Krusch says
August 1, 2014 at 7:00 amWow this sounds delicious and healthy! Love it!
Debi says
August 1, 2014 at 8:57 amCorn Syrup will have a bit of a silkier texture than simple syrup, so you’ll give up a little of the texture. But, otherwise, yes they would work as interchangeable. Keep in mind that the Corn Syrup in the picture, and the grocery store kind, Karo’s, are corn syrup, and not High Fructose Corn Syrup. I’m not saying it’s a health food, by any means, but it isn’t that horrible stuff you hear about in the news.
Debra says
August 1, 2014 at 10:38 amYum! Looks amazing!
katrinagehman says
August 1, 2014 at 12:05 pmwow, looks easy to make and looks so good
Travel Blogger says
August 1, 2014 at 1:37 pmYay! I have been waiting for this recipe since I saw your angel food cake post 🙂
Krystal's Kitsch says
August 1, 2014 at 1:47 pmI just made cake pops today, but I bet this sauce would have been a nice addition…coffee +cake pops!
mealplanmaven says
August 1, 2014 at 4:17 pmPositively addicting Debi! So when are you bringing me a vat? LOL
Debi says
August 2, 2014 at 12:18 amYay! I’ve been waiting for this!!!!!!
Allison says
August 2, 2014 at 5:47 amYum! I’ve never seen organic corn syrup before, but now I’m totally intrigued. Chocolate and espresso have a natural affinity for one another -it’s so bizarre, but they make each other better, if that makes sense. Hehe. Love it! I want this on all of my desserts this summer. Maybe even my breakfast 😀 Your sauce recipes are always killer, Debi!
Payal Bansal says
August 3, 2014 at 10:03 amThese quick espresso chocolate sauce looks so tempting and inviting… can’t wait to make my own!!!
dishofdailylife says
August 4, 2014 at 8:51 amI could see using this sauce for a lot of different desserts…it looks absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to try it out! Pinning and stumbling!
Lori Vachon says
August 4, 2014 at 3:43 pmJust love this sauce, I mean what’s not to love 🙂 YUM!
cheri says
August 4, 2014 at 7:26 pmLove espresso and chocolate together, get sauce.
Kyla @ Two Cups Cacao says
August 17, 2014 at 9:12 pmThis totally looks delicious! I would love to try it over a cake, but I honestly think I’d eat it with all with a spoon, before it got a chance to be on the cake. Definitely got to try this! Thanks for the recipe.