Black Cocoa Powder - 2.5 Lb Economy Size Tub

I stumbled across Black Cocoa, the type, through random chance, and it has a VERY strong taste that suits my baking style. Note; like all unsweetened Cocoa, it is VERY bitter; plan recipes accordingly. Also; it leaves stubborn stains when spread accidentally; I found it useful to put down paper towels to limit spread. This particular package is filled right up to the brim, so the first measures out tend to be messy. Totally worth it for the depth of deep chocolate taste that results. This brand and packaging work well for me, though I have ordered other brands of black cocoa with satisfying results. If you like DARK chocolate, and bake with cocoa, I heartily recommend you try this stuff. How it would work as a beverage I can’t say, except you’s want a lot of sweetener.

This cocoa is very good, slightly less bitter which makes it seem “sweeter “

Love this cocoa! I use for all my Oreo themed baked goods creations and get great compliments! Just the right amount of dark chocolate flavor - but delicious and smooth not bitter tasting. It is VERY dark (yes, could be considered black) - and if you have white marble counters like I do - be aware of this, lol! I always run it through a sieve into my recipes because like all cocoa, it clumps. I will have to order the larger container next time - my recent conversion trials of an Oreo brownie recipe to a vegan version - are using it up fast!

I went through the 1 pound container already and ordered the 2.5 pound. Great to use in black chocolate cake and cupcakes. I also used it to make black buttercream frosting successfully. Tastes great. My family said the cake (for a birthday) and the cupcakes (for Halloween) were decadent and delicious, some of the best they've ever tasted. My only warning would be to to sift before using as it tends to form clumps, and is a bit lumpy right out of the container.

Before I start I just want to say I took a star off because when I opened the lid the container didn’t have a freshness/safety seal. However! I still used it lol. This cocoa powder has an incredible Oreo-like taste and it’s very black. Perfect! I used it to create a mascarpone icing for a birthday cake, and the recipe can be found on a blog called “Buttermilk by Sam”. Highly recommend.

Excellent

I bought this kind of on a dare to myself, and boy, am I ever glad I did. I generally don't like the Dutch-processed cocoas nearly as much as I like the natural ones, but I'm willing to make an exception in this case. When I first opened the container, I was enveloped by an almost creamy, velvety cocoa aroma which was not at all cloying (I've had that happen with a lot of the lower-quality cocoa powders). This is cocoa distilled down to its essence. I found a recipe for fudge black cocoa brownies online and made a batch, and I'll definitely be doing that again. As many times as I can. This cocoa powder has it all - scent, taste, and the most incredible mouthfeel as well. I was afraid that the brownies would come out tasting scorched, but they were just(!) sinfully good. I would recommend this cocoa to anyone, but especially to people who have trouble with foods that taste too sweet. I could always add more sugar next time, but I don't think I'll bother; the amount in the recipe is enough to eliminate the bitterness and still allow the cocoa's amazing deep flavor to shine through. If you'be never encountered black cocoa before, please give this product a try!

I have been drinking Beck's Criollo for a couple of years and was disaapointed that I couldn't find it anywhere over the past couple of months. I tried a couple of lighter cocoas that were just awful. One try of each and in the trash they went. Then I ordered this black cocao - and WOW! The taste is super rich, and it makes the milk in the hot chocolate taste like melted butter. All hot choc enthusiasts should try this!