2-Minute Small Batch Chocolate Sauce (with Cocoa Powder)

If you've ever wondered whether you can make chocolate sauce from cocoa powder, the answer is yes, and you don't even need to turn on the stove. This two-minute chocolate sauce recipe comes together simply by heating water in the microwave, then whisking it with cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt.

"Happy for a quick recipe for chocolate sauce that's equally delicious. No need for the store bought stuff. Even my husband loves it."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Sid, One Happy Dish reader

Need a quick chocolate sauce for your favorite dessert or coffee drink that's ready in the time you can say "yes please"? This chocolate sauce recipe is it. Just two minutes to make, with all of the decadence and none of the processed sugar.

To be honest, this recipe was created for those few times a year that I just really need a little chocolate syrup in my life. 😉 I got so tired of buying a huge bottle of something store-bought and having most of it expire before I even had a chance to use it up.

With a little testing and tweaking of various natural sweeteners and quantities, I could NOT believe how good this final result was. This chocolate sauce tastes every bit as good as the commercial version, and I actual prefer this one because it tastes so deliciously natural.

🌿 Ingredients

Just a quick note to make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder for this recipe. Feel free to make any of the following substitutions or adjustments:

• Cocoa powder - substitute cacao powder instead; both are delicious
• Maple syrup - use honey or agave syrup instead
• Sea salt - feel free to leave out if needed
• Vanilla - I like pure vanilla bean powder, but vanilla extract works great too

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

📝 Instructions

As promised, you don't even need to turn on the stove for this chocolate sauce. My microwave method is just as effective, and soooo fast!

First, heat a little water in the microwave for about a minute. It should be hot to the touch but not boiling. Then, place the water and the same amount of both cocoa powder and maple syrup in a mixing bowl along with a pinch of sea salt and a little vanilla. Use a whisk to mix everything together and eliminate any clumps from the cocoa.

And that's it! To let it thicken a little, simply chill your chocolate sauce in the fridge.

🥧 Serving suggestions

Oh, the uses for homemade chocolate sauce are endless. 😉 Here are some of my favorites:

• Vanilla ice cream (obviously)
• Poured over pancakes or waffles
• Swirled into oatmeal
• Stirred into warm milk for instant hot chocolate
• Drizzled over a single-serve brownie

It also pairs beautifully with fresh ripe strawberries for a simple chocolate-dipped situation; the perfect summer dessert.

🍳 Recipe

2-Minute Small Batch Chocolate Sauce (with Cocoa Powder)

Allison Campbell

5 from 3 ratings

This easy homemade chocolate sauce is made with cocoa powder and maple syrup in just two minutes; no cream, corn syrup or stove required.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 2 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Calories: 33

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoons water or less for thicker sauce (see notes)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder or extract
• pinch sea salt

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• whisk

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Method

 

1. Heat the water in the microwave for around a minute or until it's hot to the touch. Place all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk for a minute to mix well.
   2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, pinch sea salt
2. Use immediately or chill for at least an hour in the fridge to thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Chocolate syrup instead of chocolate sauce: Use half the amount of water for a chocolate syrup consistency; chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to thicken.

Maple syrup: Make sure to use pure maple syrup (not imitation, high-fructose corn syrup containing syrups.)

Vanilla: I like using pure vanilla bean powder (affiliate link) since it doesn't contain any alcohol, but vanilla extract works too!

Flavor variations: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a tiny dash of espresso powder if you have some on hand; both are delicious.

Less sweet: Use a little less syrup for a little for a darker chocolate flavor.

Storage: This chocolate syrup recipe will stay fresh for up to 1 week stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat gently in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if desired.

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