Hi Carolyn! Using a very strong, dark, Dutch-process cocoa is key, like Black Cocoa. Try replacing 1/2 to 2/3 cup of the flour with black cocoa for a stronger chocolaty flavor, and you can enhance that by adding about 1/2 teaspoon of Espresso Powder as well to bring out the flavor in the cocoa.
April 30, 2020 at 1:31pm
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Hi Carolyn! Using a very strong, dark, Dutch-process cocoa is key, like Black Cocoa. Try replacing 1/2 to 2/3 cup of the flour with black cocoa for a stronger chocolaty flavor, and you can enhance that by adding about 1/2 teaspoon of Espresso Powder as well to bring out the flavor in the cocoa.