Substitute for cocoa powder
1 tbsp of cocoa powder can be replaced with 1/3 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted.
Scale the substitute for cocoa powder
Enter the amount your recipe needs and the substitute updates.
How to make the swap
Melt the chocolate and cool it a little. For every 3 tbsp of cocoa replaced, cut about 1 tbsp of butter or oil from the recipe.
What to watch out for
Chocolate contains cocoa butter, so reduce the fat. Do not use sweetened chocolate without cutting the sugar.
Notes on each option
- Unsweetened baking chocolate: That is 1 oz for every 3 tbsp of cocoa.
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What can I use instead of cocoa powder?
1 tbsp of cocoa powder can be replaced with 1/3 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted.
How much substitute do I need for 2 tbsp of cocoa powder?
2/3 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted.
Will the result change?
Chocolate contains cocoa butter, so reduce the fat. Do not use sweetened chocolate without cutting the sugar.