Mocha Sauce for Coffee: Flavor Fire in Seconds
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar (or your favorite sweetener)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: a splash of espresso or strong coffee for extra punch
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and water. No lumps, please—we’re not making paste here.
- Put the pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens slightly and comes to a gentle simmer. You should hear a soft hiss, not a boil of chaos.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness if you like it sweeter or darker.
- Let it cool a bit, then transfer to a bottle or jar. Keep refrigerated. It thickens a touch in the fridge, so give it a quick shake before using.