How do I make my chocolate coat smooth?

How do I make my chocolate coat smooth?

Carefully place bowl with chocolate into bowl with water; water should come halfway up side of chocolate bowl. Stir chocolate and shortening constantly with dry rubber scraper until chocolate and shortening are melted and mixture is smooth.

Why is my homemade chocolate not hardening?

If your homemade chocolates aren’t hardening, it’s because cocoa butter can be a bit weird to work with. Real butter is simple: It hardens when it’s cold, and melts when it’s warm. That’s because milk fat is all the same kind of fat, and it behaves predictably. This process is called “tempering” the chocolate.

Does melted chocolate and butter Harden?

Melted chocolate and butter does harden when cooled, however oil or butter will slightly lower the hardening temperature of the chocolate. Melted chocolate and butter harden at cool room temperature of 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in about 3 to 5 minutes.

What is the best way to make a chocolate glaze?

PER SERVING % DAILY VALUE Combine melted margarine or oil, cocoa, and hot water. Blend in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla. Pour or spread on brownies or cake. Glaze will harden when cool.

Is there a chocolate glaze that hardens?

Finding a chocolate glaze that hardens can be tough. Ganaches are good but require heating up stuff on the stove. I just wanted a glaze I could dunk a cookie in or glaze a donut with. Was that too much to ask? It was. I tried a bunch of different chocolate glazes that claimed they would harden but they didn’t work out so good. This one does.

What is the best way to make a chocolate cake?

It’s rich, decadent, and oh so easy! Melt cocoa and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thick and smooth.

How do you make chocolate frosting with cocoa powder and butter?

Melt cocoa and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thick and smooth.