Chocolate Glaze for Chocolate Beet Cake

Source: Martha Stewert Living, November 2011

Getting Started:

"To create pretty, slow drips down the side of a cake, let the glaze cool slightly so it thickens a bit. This glaze is shown on Chocolate Beet Cake, but would complement any cake."

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Yield: Makes 1 cup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 tsp light corn syrup
• 3 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions:

1. Bring heavy cream and corn syrup to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Pour over chocolate in a bowl, and let stand for 1 minute. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is shiny and smooth. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Use immediately.