We tested four chocolate cakes with natural and Dutch-process cocoa to see how each type affects flavor, color, texture, and ...

Learn about when to use Dutch-process cocoa, when to use natural or regular cocoa, and how to substitute one for the other.

What’s Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder? It’s a cocoa powder that has been treated with an alkalizing agent to decrease its acidity, making it both darker and less bitter. I prefer to use it in my chocolate ...

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Dutch-processed cocoa starts with natural cocoa, but it’s then treated with an alkaline solution to neutralize cocoa’s natural acidity. It’s milder in flavor, but darker in appearance. Bottom line: ...

A tender, rich chocolate snacking cake is topped with an elegant pistachio frosting. Serve for dessert, afternoon tea, or as ...

Cocoa powder is an essential baking ingredient. Our brownies, cakes and cookies would be nothing without it. The thing is, though, cocoa powder also can be kind of confusing. There are two types on ...

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