Chocolate Sauce

1 cup (250ml) water

1/2 cup (100g) sugar

1/2 cup (160g) agave nectar

3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed

2 ounces (55g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the water, sugar, corn syrup, and cocoa powder.

Warm the mixture over medium heat, whisking frequently. Once it just begins to boil, remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until melted.

You should let the Chocolate Sauce stand for a few hours before serving, which will give it time to thicken a bit.

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