What is a substitute for dark cocoa powder?

If you don't have cocoa powder, you can use unsweetened baking chocolate. Replace 3 tablespoons of Dutch-processed cocoa powder
Dutch-processed cocoa powder
Dutch processed cocoa has a neutral pH, and is not acidic like natural cocoa, so in recipes that use sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) as the leavening agent (which relies on the acidity of the cocoa to activate it), an acid must be added to the recipe, such as cream of tartar or the use of buttermilk instead of fresh ...
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with 1 ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate, plus 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda for every 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder called for.
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What can I use instead of dark cocoa powder?

If you don't have black cocoa powder, the best substitute would be to use a Dutch-processed cocoa powder since the nature of the cocoa powders will be more similar, having less affect on the result of your bake. You can substitute black cocoa powder for dutch process (and vice versa) on a 1:1 ratio.
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Can I use regular cocoa powder instead of dark cocoa powder?

Because black cocoa powder is so black, you don't need to replace all of the regular cocoa powder in a recipe with the black powder. We love the look of using half black powder and half regular powder. It gives a deep, dark brown color to the cake.
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Is cocoa powder same as dark chocolate powder?

Remember, dark chocolate has more cocoa butter and might have other fats to help it melt smoothly. Dark chocolate also contains sugar, sometimes a lot of sugar, and dairy. On the other hand, cocoa powder is mostly cocoa solids and lower in cocoa butter and in fat.
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Can you substitute dark chocolate for cocoa powder?

Yes, it's possible to substitute chocolate pieces for unsweetened cocoa powder, but you'll have to make some adjustments.
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Dutch Process Cocoa Powder vs. Natural Cocoa Powder- Kitchen Conundrums with Thomas Joseph



Can I use melted chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder?

Melted carob chips will also work.

Use one ounce of chips for every three Tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder called for. This will add both sugar and fat to your recipe.
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Can I use hot chocolate mix instead of cocoa powder?

Hot cocoa mix can actually be used as a cocoa powder substitute in your favorite chocolate desserts. Hot chocolate desserts, like hot chocolate mug cakes, hot chocolate cookies, and hot cocoa cupcakes, use store-bought powdered mix and go way beyond your mug.
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Can I substitute baking chocolate for cocoa powder?

Substituting Unsweetened Baking Chocolate for Natural Cocoa Powder. Swap 1 ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate for 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Then omit 1 tablespoon of butter, oil, or shortening from the recipe to account for the higher fat content in the baking chocolate.
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What is the difference between dark cocoa powder and regular?

Black cocoa powder is simply a cocoa powder that has been heavily dutched or alkalised. Black cocoa powder has smoother non-bitter taste, and we think it actually tastes much less chocolate like, than the more common natural or dutched cocoa powders do.
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What can I use instead of cocoa powder in cake?

Chocolate Chips (baking)

To replace cocoa powder in your recipe, use 1/2 cup of chocolate chips for every 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
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Is Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Dutched?

Hershey's Special Dark: This cocoa is a mix of natural and Dutched cocoas.
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What is the difference between Hershey's cocoa and Special Dark Cocoa?

Note that Hershey's also makes an "Extra Dark" 60% cacao chocolate. This is very different from the Special Dark in that it is not treated with alkali and is likely to provide a higher amount of flavanols than the Special Dark chocolate.
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Is Hersheys cocoa Dutched?

Hershey's “Special Dark” cocoa powder is indeed Dutched. Their regular “natural unsweetened” is not Dutched.
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Can I use coffee instead of cocoa powder?

Instant coffee is better direct substitute for cocoa powder or alternatively you can brew some coffee and add it as a liquid ingredient, although this may require adjusting the recipe a bit so you don't end up with too much liquid in the mixture.
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Can I use Nesquik instead of cocoa powder?

In general, Nesquik can be used instead of cocoa powder as a substitute. In most cases, you won't notice a big difference in the final product. However, you will want to reduce the amount of sugar the recipe calls for and substitute 2 tablespoons of Nesquik for every 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
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Is Hershey's cocoa the same as cocoa powder?

​Learn the Varieties of Cocoa​

You can choose between Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder and Special Dark Cocoa Powder. Both varieties contain 100 percent pure cocoa, but Hershey's processes the Special Dark with alkali. This process, known as dutching, makes it taste less bitter and look darker.
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Can I substitute flour for cocoa powder?

You should use slightly less flour than there was cocoa, to avoid adding flour by weight equivalent to the fat in the original recipe which would throw the balance off. I would suggest a half cup plus 2 tbls of flour instead of 3/4 cup of cocoa as a starting point.
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Is unsweetened chocolate the same as dark chocolate?

The Basics

Dark chocolates may contain milk fat to soften the texture, but they do not generally have a milky flavor. Dark chocolate also is known as semi-sweet chocolate. Unsweetened chocolate, or baking chocolate, is 100 percent chocolate liquor and is typically very bitter and astringent.
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Is baking cocoa and cocoa powder the same?

Commonly, people use baking cocoa and cocoa powder interchangeably because they technically are the same thing. What is more important is using the right kind of baking cocoa powder for your recipe. You see, there are two types of baking cocoa powders on the market: Dutch-process and natural unsweetened.
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Can I use brownie mix instead of cocoa powder?

You can. However, you will need to reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe and be careful to make sure your batter isn't overly liquified.
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Can I use milo instead of cocoa powder?

Generally, Milo powder can be used to replace cocoa powder at a one-to-one ratio, with some minor adjustments.
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Can I use Swiss miss as cocoa powder?

The answer is no, even though the two terms are often used interchangeably and many assume they are one and the same. So let's set the record straight. A classic hot cocoa contains cocoa powder, sugar, and milk. Think Swiss Miss and a sweeter, thinner, milder flavored drink.
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Can I use Hershey's syrup instead of cocoa powder?

Chocolate Syrup Instead of Cocoa Powder

We'd say between 1 1/2 and 2 cups. You definitely want to start with a new bottle of syrup when making this recipe. Pouring the chocolate syrup into the batter just makes your mouth water! This easy recipe is such a unique way to make brownies without cocoa powder.
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Is Semi sweet chocolate dark chocolate?

Technically, semi-sweet chocolate is a form of dark chocolate. Both typically consist of cocoa solids, sugar, an emulsifier and vanilla. There is no precise amount of sugar that categorises chocolate as semi-sweet. However, the name usually refers to chocolate that contains no more than 50% sugar.
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Is dark cocoa powder the same as unsweetened?

Cocoa powder is lower in fat and higher in nonfat cocoa solids than unsweetened chocolate. That means it's more concentrated with cocoa flavor, so to get the same final chocolate flavor in a recipe, you'll need less cocoa powder than unsweetened chocolate.
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