Cakes and cookies: "Toasted cacao nibs add a lovely crunch and deep flavor to cookies, brownies, and cakes," Mehta says.

You’re at the store or scrolling through your favorite grocery app looking for ingredients for your favorite chocolate ...

The cocoa beans used to make Dutch-process cocoa powder are washed in an alkaline solution of potassium carbonate. This neutralizes the cocoa’s natural acidity, making it darker in color and ...

Know the difference between Dutch-processed, natural, and black cocoas when you’re baking at home. Getty Images Chocolate is ...

When mixed with peanut butter, the powder gives the rich, caramelized taste of the nutty spread a new dimension of flavor ...

Ok, here comes the science bit. I’m going deep on the two different types of cocoa powder. Dutch processed cocoa has been treated to reduce the acidity of the cocoa, giving it a milder and ...

Can I use regular cocoa powder instead of Dutch cocoa powder when baking? We live in a rural area so don't have many choices in grocery stores. And is it possible to substitute powder for block ...

Ensure that the cocoa has not been bulked up with flour or cheaper ingredients. The best variety, known as Caracas, is from Venezuela. Mix cocoa with hot milk or boiling water to make a drink ...

The best chocolate advent calendars tend to sell out fast—and they include everything from traditional dark and milk ...

You might have noticed this on a smaller scale if you’ve made a chocolate cake with natural (not Dutch process) cocoa — rather than deep brown, it has a reddish undertone. Over the years ...