Cocoa Powder + Vegetable Oil
5.0
Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, BreadsCommunity-tested
Ratio: 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder and 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Cocoa Powder + Unsalted Butter
4.0
Cookies, Cakes, MuffinsCommunity-tested
Ratio: 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter and 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
dairy
Cocoa Powder + Vegetable Shortening
4.0
Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, BreadsCommunity-tested
Ratio: 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder and 1 tbsp Vegetable Shortening
About Unsweetened Chocolate
Unsweetened chocolate, often referred to as baking chocolate, is pure chocolate liquor formed into a solid block, without added sugar or dairy. It's composed of roughly 53% cocoa butter and 47% cocoa solids, giving it a rich, intense chocolate flavor with a hint of bitterness. This characteristic makes it a favorite for bakers who want to control the sweetness of their creations. In baking, unsweetened chocolate provides robust chocolate flavor and contributes to the structure of baked goods by adding fat and solids, which enhance texture and moisture.
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