Mocha rum sauce

3 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupUnsalted butter
1⅓cupSugar
1⅓cupWhipping cream
½cupCocoa
3tablespoonsDark rum, divided
¼teaspoonSalt
1tablespoon+ 1 t instant coffee
1teaspoonVanilla extract

Directions

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, whipping cream, cocoa, 2 tablespoons rum and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in coffee granules, vanilla and remaining 1 tablespoon rum. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.