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Cocoa Syrup

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Christopher Testani

Brushing the sponge cake for the Bûche de Noël with this flavored syrup hydrates it and keeps it moist.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/4 cup

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; add cocoa powder and almond extract and whisk until smooth.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

TagsCocoaDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianMake Ahead5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasyChristmasEpicurious
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