The Grevista journal
Cocoa Journal: guides, lab notes and recipes
Plain-English articles on choosing and using cocoa powder, with every number sourced and dated.
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Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows for Hot Chocolate and Gifts
Homemade chocolate marshmallows made with gelatin, a 240°F sugar syrup and unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder: the recipe, 9×13 vs 8×8 pans, chocolate covered marshmallows, hot…
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Cosmic Brownies (Homemade, with Rainbow Chips)
Homemade cosmic brownies: a thin, fudgy brownie made with unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder, a glossy chocolate ganache and rainbow candy-coated chips, with tips for a…
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Cacao Tree (Theobroma cacao): How It Grows, Flowers and Fruits
The cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, is a small shade-loving tree whose flowers and pods grow straight from the trunk. See where it grows, how midges pollinate…
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Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá) with a Phin Filter
How to make Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) with a phin filter: 2 tablespoons of dark-roast coffee, a 30-second bloom and a 4 to…
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German Chocolate Cake with Cocoa Powder & Coconut-Pecan Frosting
A mild, tender two-layer German chocolate cake made with unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder and buttermilk, filled and topped with a cooked coconut-pecan frosting. Plus where…
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Chocolate Bread Pudding with Cocoa Powder (Make-Ahead)
Make-ahead chocolate bread pudding with a cocoa custard and day-old brioche or challah: the best bread, how to tell it is done (160°F), sauces, overnight prep…
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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Cocoa Powder (Soft, Make-Ahead)
Soft chocolate cinnamon rolls with unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder in the dough, a brown sugar, cinnamon and cocoa filling and cream cheese frosting, plus the…
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White Cocoa Powder: What It Is and How to Use It
White cocoa powder is usually white chocolate powder made from sugar, milk powder and cocoa butter, not bleached cocoa. See how it compares with unsweetened cocoa,…
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Chocolate Syrup with Cocoa Powder (5-Minute, Plus Sugar-Free)
Homemade chocolate syrup with unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder, sugar and water in about 5 minutes: a pourable bottle-style syrup for chocolate milk, mocha and ice…
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Chocolate Pound Cake: Buttery Cocoa Loaf with a Velvety Crumb
A buttery chocolate pound cake with a tight, velvety crumb, made with unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder and sour cream and baked in a 9×5-inch loaf…
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Valentine’s Day Desserts: 10 Chocolate Ideas for Two
Ten chocolate Valentine’s Day desserts for two, from soufflés and lava cakes to heart-shaped pancakes, crepes, fondue and a homemade truffle gift box, plus a make-ahead…
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Chocolate Crepes with Cocoa Powder (Thin, Easy French Recipe)
Thin, tender chocolate crepes made with unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder: a blender batter, a 30-minute rest, ¼ cup per 8- to 10-inch pan, filling ideas,…