The key to a delicious chocolate mousse can be found in the texture. We asked a pro how to achieve smoothness when using ...

Cocoa powder vs. cacao powder The plant used to make chocolate is called the cacao tree. It makes a fruit called cacao beans. Raw beans can be crushed into cacao powder. But if the beans are ...

A dollop of peanut butter and salted peanuts make this the ultimate little treat. Tricia is a recipe developer and tester for ...

Quality is king. For hot chocolate, French pastry chef and master chocolatier Jacques Torres recommends only using ...

National Hot Chocolate Day is on January 31st. Jacques Torres shares his tips and tricks to help you make the best hot chocolate at home.

Among these important ingredients: cocoa powder. A great cocoa powder can make your favorite chocolate desserts taste extra ...

Hot cocoa bombs are made using melted chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar and other ingredients. The process of making ...

Simply melt the cocoa butter and mix it with cocoa powder and sweetener of your choice to create the base chocolate. Then, ...

To make one cup of hot chocolate, you will need about 2 ounces of milk, semi-sweet, dark or white chocolate. Chop the chocolate, then melt it the microwave. In a pot on the stove, gently warm 1 cup of ...

National Chocolate Cake Day, on Jan. 27, is the perfect excuse to indulge in a slice – or two or three – of the world’s most beloved dessert.

Here are five ways to make a better cup. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Those envelopes of hot cocoa ... powder, you know that coffee boosts the flavor of chocolate.