Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and water until smooth and no lumps remain.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Continue to stir occasionally to prevent any sticking or burning.
4. Add the heavy cream, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the chocolate mixture in the saucepan.
5. Continue to cook the sauce on low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter has fully melted and the sauce has become smooth and glossy.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the chocolate sauce to cool for a few minutes before using. This will allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
7. Drizzle the homemade chocolate sauce over your favorite desserts. Whether it's a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a stack of fluffy pancakes, or a slice of cheesecake, this chocolate sauce is sure to enhance the flavor.