cocoa powder substitute
in frosting.

Cocoa Powder is the primary sweetener that gives frosting its flavor and body. The replacement has to dissolve smoothly and sweeten without grittiness.

top substitutes

01

Chocolate Beverage Milk

10.0best for frosting
3 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Use 3 tbsp chocolate milk powder per 1 tbsp cocoa; sweeter, reduce sugar accordingly

02

Chocolate Milk

10.0best for frosting
2 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Mix with less liquid in recipe to compensate; adds sweetness, works in puddings and hot cocoa

03

Chocolate

5.0best for frosting
1 tbsp : 3 tbsp

Grate or chop bar chocolate; 1 oz chocolate equals 3 tbsp cocoa + 1 tbsp fat, richer result

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04

Baking Chocolate

5.0
1 tbsp : 3 tbsp

Use 3 tbsp cocoa + 1 tbsp butter per 1 oz baking chocolate; adjust sweetness as cocoa is unsweetened

05

Chocolate Chips

5.0
1 tbsp : 3 tbsp

Melt 1/2 cup chips and reduce fat by 1 tbsp per 3 tbsp cocoa replaced in recipe

06

Chocolate-Flavored Hazelnut Spread

5.0
2 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Use 2 tbsp spread per 1 tbsp cocoa; reduce butter and sugar, works in brownies

07

Cocoa Butter Oil

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Provides chocolate fat without bitterness; combine with vanilla for pale chocolate flavor

08

Chicory Roots

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Roasted ground chicory root; adds bitter roasted notes similar to cocoa, use in mocha recipes

09

Carob Flour

5.0
3 tbsp : 3 tbsp

Naturally sweeter with no caffeine; use 1:1 but expect milder, less bitter flavor in baking

10

Vanilla Extract

2.0
1 tsp : 1 tsp

In chocolate recipes, adds depth without vanilla

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