Substitute for Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Pure ground cocoa solids.

  1. 1
    Dutch-process cocoa1:1
    Best

    Smoother, darker; adjust leavening if recipe uses baking soda.

    brownies, frostings
  2. 2
    Unsweetened baking chocolate3 tbsp cocoa + 1 tbsp fat = 1 oz chocolate

    Melt and fold in.

    fudge, ganache
  3. 3
    Carob powder1:1

    Caffeine-free; sweeter.

    allergen-free baking

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