Homemade Baking Chocolate
Homemade Baking Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, or cacao butter
- 2/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- 1
Gently melt the 1/2 cup of coconut oil or cacao butter. This can be done in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, or in a small saucepan over low heat until fully liquid. Be careful not to overheat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Once the coconut oil or cacao butter is melted, pour it into a medium mixing bowl. Add the 2/3 cup of cacao powder and the 1/3 cup of honey to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Whisk the mixture vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the chocolate mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps. Ensure there are no streaks of unmixed honey or powder.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Line a small baking tray (approximately 8x8 inches or similar) with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can use silicone chocolate molds. Pour the smooth chocolate mixture onto the prepared tray or into the molds, spreading it evenly with a spatula if using a tray.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully transfer the tray or molds to the freezer and freeze for 1 to 2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely solid and firm.
⏱️ 120 min
- 6
Once frozen, remove the chocolate from the freezer. If using a tray, lift the parchment paper and break the solidified chocolate into irregular pieces using your hands, a small spatula, or a knife. If using molds, simply pop out the chocolate pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the broken chocolate pieces into an airtight container. Store the homemade baking chocolate in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use in your favorite recipes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Baking Chocolate
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, or cacao butter
- 2/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- 1
Gently melt the 1/2 cup of coconut oil or cacao butter. This can be done in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, or in a small saucepan over low heat until fully liquid. Be careful not to overheat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Once the coconut oil or cacao butter is melted, pour it into a medium mixing bowl. Add the 2/3 cup of cacao powder and the 1/3 cup of honey to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Whisk the mixture vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the chocolate mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps. Ensure there are no streaks of unmixed honey or powder.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Line a small baking tray (approximately 8x8 inches or similar) with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can use silicone chocolate molds. Pour the smooth chocolate mixture onto the prepared tray or into the molds, spreading it evenly with a spatula if using a tray.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully transfer the tray or molds to the freezer and freeze for 1 to 2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely solid and firm.
⏱️ 120 min - 6
Once frozen, remove the chocolate from the freezer. If using a tray, lift the parchment paper and break the solidified chocolate into irregular pieces using your hands, a small spatula, or a knife. If using molds, simply pop out the chocolate pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the broken chocolate pieces into an airtight container. Store the homemade baking chocolate in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use in your favorite recipes.
⏱️ 1 min