John Willoughby's Chocolate Glaze

1. 1

   Heat a pan of water until simmering.

2. 2

   Place all ingredients, plus 5 teaspoons water, in a slightly smaller metal or glass mixing bowl and set over the pan.

3. 3

   Stir gently with a spatula until nearly all the chocolate has melted, then remove bowl from heat and set aside to finish melting, stirring occasionally until perfectly smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   The glaze is ready to pour when it is between 88 and 90 degrees.

5. 5

   Pour glaze onto center of the cakes top and let it run down the sides.

6. 6

   Gently tap the cooling rack up and down so the glaze coats the entire cake.

7. 7

   Let set for at least an hour before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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