Before you replace Dutch cocoa powder with natural cocoa powder in a recipe, find out the key differences and other ingredients you need to add before you bake.

Dutch process cocoa powder is different from its natural counterpart because it’s been alkalized. “Potassium carbonate is added to change the pH,” Wressell said.

Learn about the different types of cocoa powder, from natural to Dutch-process to black, and when to use each one in baked goods and savory cooking.

The thing is, though, cocoa powder also can be kind of confusing. There are two types on the shelves of most groceries stores, natural and Dutch process, and are they sometimes interchangeable ...

Cocoa powder is an essential baking ingredient. Our brownies, cakes and cookies would be nothing without it. The thing is, though, cocoa powder also can be kind of confusing. There are two types on ...