"To glaze the cake" means to pour a thin, shiny layer of sweet icing or syrup over the cake's surface, creating a smooth and glossy coating. Full definition
I made just the cake and not the frosting from this recipe because my friends and I made a space mirror glaze cake. (downshiftology.com)
Now of course I have another recipe for Shiny Ganache for Glazing Cakes; which is indeed a ganache recipe but has a few more ingredients to keep it shiny even after a day or so. (gretchensbakery.com)
Topped with a rich, dark chocolate glaze this cake will be your new favorite dessert! (thewellflouredkitchen.com)