Learn about when to use Dutch-process cocoa, when to use natural or regular cocoa, and how to substitute one for the other.

We tested four chocolate cakes with natural and Dutch-process cocoa to see how each type affects flavor, color, texture, and rise—and when swapping actually matters.

Whether you're baking brownies or heating up a mug of hot chocolate, cocoa powder is the star of so many delicious treats. It's easy to take for granted the process that transforms cacao beans into ...

Natural and Dutch-process cocoa behave differently in cake batter. To see when that difference actually matters, I baked four classic chocolate cakes using both Hershey's Natural and Ghirardelli Dutch ...